TIME AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET 40 marks

1. i) Time is worth money. Explain the concept of time as a measure of economic worth. 3)

Time is one of the key inputs necessary to successfully complete a task. A person must use their
time wisely and efficiently. Therefore the person who is willing to give up their time is more likely
to achieve a worthwhile goal, and see the full value of their results. This way time can be
converted into value and even financial gain.

ii) Give 2 suggestions to help save time in work when performing a task. 2)

Two suggestions to help save time in work when performing a task are:

1. Planning. Plan the method you will use before starting a task. This will help to avoid
problems and allow the task to be performed efficiently.

2. Set clear goals. Knowing what you want to achieve, will help you to know if you are going
in the right direction.

2 i) Explain the meaning of the term “work simplification”. 2)

Work simplification is the idea of identifying the simplest, easiest and quickest method of working.
It is a way of managing time more skillfully.

ii) List 3 factors that affect work simplification. 3)

Three factors that affect work simplification are:

1. Type of task. A big task which can be separated into smaller tasks, can be analysed to see
if all of the small tasks are necessary or if some tasks can be merged together to make the
larger task easier.

2. Use of correct procedures. Before starting a task a check should be done to make sure
that all the necessary equipment and supplies will be available when needed. This will
make sure that there are no problems to slow down the completion of the task.

3. Time management. Having a plan before starting a big task can help to identify ways that
small tasks that make up the big task, can be combined or completed in the correct order.
This creates sequencing, which is important in work simplification and time management.
iii) List 4 strategies for using time efficiently in carrying out routine tasks. 4)

Four strategies for using time efficiently in carrying out routine tasks are:

1. Omit unnecessary tasks and actions

2. Know the task from beginning to end
3. Have a plan in order to avoid going over steps in your tasks
4. Use rhythmic motions when possible to save energy and time

iii) Describe TWO work simplification strategies used in the home. 3)

Two work simplifications strategies used in the home are:

1. Sequencing. Sequencing means organising tasks by putting them in order of first task to
last task, which must be done to complete an overall task. For example: The dough must
be prepared first when making pizza before adding the toppings, such as pepperoni and
cheese. The last task is placing the pizza in the oven for its final baking.

2. Principle of body mechanics. Keeping your body in good shape allows you to efficiently
use your energy when completing a task. For example: If you are painting a room in your
home it may require climbing a ladder and stretching to reach high areas. If you are out
of shape you will take longer since you will have to stop to rest more. Stretching may
cause injury and stop you from completing your task.

3 i) A young family has completed renovations to an old house that they recently purchased. They
are in the process of cleaning and decorating it before moving in, and need your assistance with the
project.
Prepare a plan of work for the family, which demonstrates the efficient use of time in cleaning and
decorating the living room. The following activities are carried out from 9.00 am and 12.00 noon.
* Cleaning the floors, walls, windows
* Decorating the walls with pictures
* Changing the cushion covers
* Dusting the furniture
* Arranging the furniture 4)

Time plan

Time Activity
9:00am-10:30am Cleaning the floors, walls, windows
10:30am-11:00am Decorating the walls with pictures
11:00am-11:25am Dusting the furniture
11:25am-11:45am Changing the cushion covers
11:45am-12 noon Arranging the furniture

4. i) Name two human resources and two non-human resources that may be used in refurbishing an
upholstered chair. 4)

Two human resources used in refurbishing an upholstered chair are: (1) Skill (2) Energy.
Two non-human resources used in refurbishing an upholstered chair are: (1) Material (2) Money

ii) The table below presents a schedule of some of the activities that are undertaken by a family in
one day.

From the activities, identify one example for each management process (5nos) seen above. 5)

Timeline Activities Management Process

6.00 – 6.40 am The family wakes up and discusses the day’s Planning
routine. The children tidy their room
6.40 – 7.30 am Mother prepares breakfast and packs lunches Implementing
7.30 – 8.30 am The family showers and dresses. The father Implementing
transports mother & children to
school
8.30 – 3.00 pm Mother and children attend classes. Father Controlling
calls family members to determine
their pick-up time.
3.00 – 4.00 pm The family returns home Implementing
4.00 – 4.30 pm Family members have a snack and tidy up the Implementing
 kitchen together
4.30 – 6.00 pm Family members relax, assess the day’s Evaluation
activities and identify areas for
improvement
6.00 – 6.30 pm Parents delegate duties for the following day. Organizing
children do assigned homework

5. Jade is the captain of her high school’s netball team. She is preparing to write her CSEC
examinations and finds it challenging to organise her time among her studies, chores and
school activities.
(i) For each of the effects listed in the following table, state TWO likely consequences Jade may
experience as a result of her poor time management. (6)

Effect Consequences of Jade’s Poor time management

Psychological/emotional 1. Jade is likely to feel that she is not smart enough to
pass her exams.
2. Jade may become short tempered or easily annoyed
when her friends or family ask her about simple things.

Physical 1. Jade is likely to feel tired easily, as a result of always

trying to keep up with her studies, chores and school
activities.
2. Jade can develop poor eating habits from not taking
time to eat meals or not eating meals on time.

Social 1. Jade may miss out on fun activities.

2. Jade may lose some of her friends since she may not
have time for them.

ii) Recommend FOUR guidelines that Jade could follow in order to manage her time wisely. (4)

Four guidelines that Japde could follow in order to manage her time wisely:

1. Plan her daily activities including creation of a time plan

2. Organize her study materials, netball gear and any other items she may need to complete
her daily tasks.
3. Cluster her activities. For example: She may be able to do some of her studying while she
is waiting on school activities to begin
4. Evaluate her plan, actions and results at regular times to make sure that her goals are
being achieved or if changes are necessary.