Chapter 7 Online Notes: Managing Time

Question 1

Demands are what

Answer 1

events or goals that necessitate or motivate action

Question 2

Demands can be both _____ or _____

Answer 2

internal or external

Question 3

The key to time management is what

Answer 3

prioritisation

Question 4

Time management is

Answer 4

the conscious control of time to fulfill needs and achieve goals

Question 5

Discretionary time is

Answer 5

the free time an individual can use in any way

Question 6

Nondiscretionary time is

Answer 6

the time that an individual cannot control totally by themselves

Question 7

Time displacement is

Answer 7

the concern over how time is spent in one activity that takes away from time spent in another activity

Question 8

Time displacement is a main issue among who

Answer 8

children

Question 9

How one perceives time is both ____ and _____ defined

Answer 9

personally and culturally

Question 10

True or false; Children and adults see the passage of time the same

Answer 10

false; very differently

Question 11

What are the three models that explain the cultural differences in time perception. Describe each and explain the kind of culture that would use each

Answer 11

1) Linear-Separable Model: used by developed countries: assumptions are: There is a distinct past, present and future. Time invested today will pay off in the future and tomorrow brings the opportunity for something
2) Procedural-Traditional model: Artisans subscribed to this model: considered the actual step, event, project more important than the time spent on completion and focuses on one’s staying power and attention to quality
3) Cultural-Traditional model: Used by underprivileged cultures: Assumptions are, emphasises the repetitive nature of time, expects that the past and future will look very similar and a fairly monotonous perspective with little hope or expectation for improvement

Question 12

Learning about what can increase international sales

Answer 12

Cultural differences and expectations

Question 13

What two ways can time be researched in. Which is used less and why

Answer 13

Quantitative or qualitive

Qualitive research isn’t used much because it is very expensive and time consuming

Question 14

Time is difficult to study because

Answer 14

regardless of method, asking someone to recall how much time they spent on something may not lead to accurate answers
Multi-tasking also proses a challenge

Question 15

What are 6 common pitfalls to successful time management

Answer 15

a) Not being clear in regards to goals
b) Failing to prioritise tasks
c) Not creating a plan
d) Not taking time to relax
e) Failing to multitask
f) Procrastination

Question 16

What are 8 things procrastination can stem for

Answer 16

• fear of imperfection;
• fear of the unknown;
• fear of judgement;
• fear of making mistakes;
• fear of success;
• fear of living up to a high standard;
• fear of change; or
• fear of finishing