Fundamentals of Management 6th Edition by Ricky Griffin

Exercise 27

Exercise Overview
Time management skills refer to the ability to prioritize tasks, to work efficiently, and to delegate appropriately. Among other reasons, they're important because poor time management skills may result in stress. This exercise shows you how effective time management skills can help reduce stress.
Exercise Background
List several of the major events or expectations that tend to be stressful for you. Common stressors include school (classes and exams), work (finances and schedules),and personal circumstances (friends, romance, and family). Try to be as specific as possible, and try to identify at least ten different stressors.
Exercise Task
Using your list, do each of the following:
Evaluate the extent to which poor time management skills on your part play a role in the way each stressor affects you. Do exams cause stress, for example, because you tend to put off studying?