Time Management: Agenda for Managerial Effectiveness
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2008
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Lesotho Instutite of Accounting
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Effective time management is a critical determinant of managerial success in today’s fast-paced and competitive organizational environment. This paper explores the concept of time management as a strategic tool for enhancing managerial effectiveness, emphasizing the need for prioritization, planning, delegation, and control of tasks. It highlights how managers can optimize productivity by aligning daily activities with organizational goals, minimizing time wastage, and leveraging modern tools and techniques for scheduling and performance tracking. The study further examines common challenges faced by managers, including interruptions, procrastination, and poor delegation, and proposes practical solutions to overcome these barriers. By adopting structured approaches such as goal setting, task categorization, and performance evaluation, managers can improve decision-making, increase efficiency, and achieve better work-life balance. Ultimately, the paper underscores that effective time management is not merely about doing more in less time, but about doing the right tasks at the right time to drive organizational success.
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Yalokwu, P. O. (2008). Time management: Agenda for managerial effectiveness. Lesotho Institute of Accounting.