Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305502215
Author: Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6, Problem 6SL
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The way I behave when time is limited to complete a particular task or activity.
Concept introduction:
Time is a valuable asset most individuals misuse or does not aim to make the best one could achieve. It cannot be measured in monetary terms or in numerical terms. Self-management skills involve controlling and budgeting your time by identifying goals, prioritizing tasks and creating an action plan.
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