Time Management and Misconceptions

 Time Management and Misconceptions

Most managers do not understand the concept of time management in the proper sense, though most of them claim to be practicing it. There are certain myths or misconceptions about time management. A few of those are :

1. The harder one works, the more he gets something done :One of the myth of activity. It has generally been found that managers spend or waste most of their time on routine and trivial matters. This leaves them too busy to attend to their own job. They could easily have delegated the less important jobs to subordinates.especially this is found in few Heavy manufacturing and Automobile companies

2. Higher level management makes better decision :- No, its not always true. Lower level people can also take good decisions. On the other hand all the decisions taken by the top level are not always fruitful.

3. Delay in decision making improves its quality:  Further delay seldom improves the quality of decision. If all the information has been gathered and analysed, it is better to go ahead with the decision making.

4. Time can be saved :- No, time cannot be saved. Time can be utilised in an efficient way by getting more out of the available time

5. Reducing the time on activities means better time management:- This is also a myth. Time should be allotted to various activities but priority wise.

6. It is best to do everything yourself :- Doing all the work yourself does not mean better time management. In this way you will end up doing all the less important work and leaving the important tasks unattended.

7. Most of the day's activities do not need planning:- Planning the day's activities in advance gives a clear picture of what must  be done. Good planners make a provision for unforeseen interruptions.

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