“I am miserly with my time in some areas so that I can be profligate with my time in other areas.”
—Stanley Marcus, cofounder of Neiman-Marcus (1905–2002)
You’re on your way to mastering the use of your own time. Now you need to consider how your time is affected by others. In an office, no worker is an island. Building a workplace in which time management is a priority not only improves everyone’s productivity, but also creates an environment of respect.
Self-Assessment Quiz
TIME MANAGEMENT:
PROBLEM OR SOLUTION?
Read each of the following statements and indicate whether you agree or disagree. Then check your score and study the analysis at the end.
- When I’m offered more money to work additional hours, ...
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