Managing Your Time

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Managing Your Time

What is your most valuable commodity? *

1 point

Time

Money

Which of the following is an acceptable alternative to a meeting, if the same objective can be reached? *

1 point

E-mail, because it is brief and to the point

Phone, because it provides personal contact

Memos or letters, because they provide permanent documentation

All of the above

None of the above

What is the minimum number of agenda items to determine that need for a meeting? *

1 point

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

As a rule, you should try to attend all informational meetings made available to you. *

1 point

True

False

A technique to encourage punctual meetings is to: *

1 point

Schedule meetings at odd times (e.g., 9:53 a.m.)

Start on time and don't repeat things for latecomers

Schedule meetings during late mornings, before lunch

Remove chairs and force people to stand for the entire meeting

All of the above

By taking the meeting minutes, you can: *

1 point

Exert control during the meeting by asking people to repeat themselves or to summarize their point

Subtly interpret the meeting to your point of view when writing the minutes

Both of the above

None of the above

Which of the following is the best approach to take when participating in a meeting? *

1 point

Restrict yourself to the most important and meaty comments

Ensure that others are aware that you came prepared, by speaking up on each and every agenda topic

Both of the above

None of the above

Which of the following are acceptable techniques for controlling interruptions? *

1 point

Ask a drop-in to walk along with you on your way to another office or meeting

Establish a time limit for all drop-ins when they arrive; ask them to make an appointment if more time is needed

Keep a clock in full view of yourself

Keep a clock in full view of your visitors

All of the above

Which of the following is a recommended telephone technique? *

1 point

Use voice mail to screen your calls, and return then in batches of time.

Make it a point to return every call. If you are in your office, always answer your phone.

Which of the following is an effective method for improving time use? *

1 point

A daily nap

A daily meeting

A daily quiet hour

A daily client call

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