Abstract:

The impact of time management has been debated to be the cause of a number of students not performing well and failing their course work. This research outlines, exposes, and provides solutions to prevent factors that lead to mismanagement of time and the throughput rate of students.

This study was done in order to identify these factors and assist students from being negatively affected by such factors to help them achieve their academic goals and objectives. Although these factors that impact time management may not be noticeable, it is important that they are identified and necessary precaution measures be implemented so that students use their time effectively and efficiently. This will also assist the department in having a high pass rate thus producing a higher number of graduates.

Quantitative method of data collection was used in the form of questionnaires. This aided the researcher in having valid, direct, and accurate data collection, as there was one-on-one communication between the researcher and the participants. All office management and technology students were interviewed to get input from various levels of the programme.

After identifying the factors that impact time management, the researcher has suggested remedies that will involve prioritizing between coursework, social life and all other life circumstances that may hinder the achievement of academic goals or objectives.

One of the findings of this study is that time management, like any other management, benefits from analysis and planning. To understand and apply time management principles, one must know not only know how to use time, but also what problems one encounter in using it wisely, and what causes them. From this base one can learn to improve effectiveness and efficiency through better time management.

Keywords:

Time Management, Mismanagement, Prioritising, Goal setting.