“THE IMPORTANCE OF TIME MANAGEMENT FOR GRADE 11 STUDENTS”

CHAPTER 1

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Time management is the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between
different activities. Get it right, and you'll end up working smarter, not harder, to get more done in
less time even when time is tight and pressures are high. Time is the most crucial resource to
be considered in the performance of any activity. Time determines the imperativeness of any
other resources in accomplishing organizational set out objectives and goals (Ugwulashi, 2019).
It is an essential resource every students needs to achieve the goals and objectives of an
organization (Adeojo, 2020). Time, according to Nwaiwu (2020), is the interval between the
beginning and the end of an operation. It is so delicate that it cannot be saved but can only be
spent and once misused it can never be regained. According to the Oxford Advanced Learner’s
Dictionary time is defined as a period either long or short, during which you do something or
something happens while management is defined as the act or skill of dealing with people or
situations in a successful way. Therefore time management can be defined as a period, either
short or long, which involves how people use their time judiciously to produce result. Time
management starts with the commitment to change (Adeojo, 20192/). According to Shirley
(2008), better time management can be achieved if goals have been set and then all future work
is prioritised based on how it moves the individual or organization towards meeting the goals.
The value of time management lies in the fact that people have too many tasks they need to do
but not enough time for the things that they want to do. Time management helps identify needs
and wants in terms of their importance and matches them with time and other resources Ezine
(2008). It also brings about orderliness and enables one to be more productive and fulfilled
(Adeojo, 2012). Without time management the efficient and effective use of all resources will be
impossible. Therefore time management stands as an effective tool necessary for organizational
effectiveness in realisation of set out objectives and goals (Ugwulashi, 2011).
Time is an immaterial resource, inelastic, scarce and erodes fast and once spent, cannot be
won back, stored or recalled for use (Kalu, 2012). It is an essential resource; it’s irrecoverable,
limited and dynamic. Irrecoverable because every minute spent is gone forever, limited because
only 24hours exist in a day and dynamic because it is never static (Adeojo, 2012). Managing
time appropriately leads to achieving results easily with limited resources. Consequently, any
productive system, whatever its structure, human, technology or financial support requires
efficient and effective time management procedure. Time management is probably not as easy
as what it is imagined and expected to be. Hence, authors differ in the way in which they define
time management. In their study, “time management: effectiveness, logic and challenges”,
Claessens, Roe & Rutte (2009) have noted that the term time management means different
things to different people.According to North (2004), time management is the organization of
tasks or events by first estimating how much time a task will take to be completed, when it must
be completed, and then adjusting events that would interfere with its completion in the
appropriate amount of time. Achunine (2004) defines time management as the effective and
efficient utilization of a manager’s or an administrator’s corporate time to achieve organizational
and personal goals. It involves identifying tasks to be performed, planning and scheduling of
organizational activities, prioritizing such activities, allocating time to the tasks according to their
degree of importance in enhancing productivity, minimising interruptions and frivolities and
dealing with routine tasks in such a way that the truly important tasks could receive due
attention.According to Lakein (1973), time management refers to the use of particular
techniques such as ‘to-do’ lists or deliberately planning activities, or to participate in training with
the purpose of learning how to master and use such a technique. In general sense, Claessens
et al (2009) have defined time management as types of behaviour that differentiate people who
do things on time, stick to deadline and spend little time on their activities from those who are
often late, pass deadline, spend much time on their activities and waste time on unimportant
matters.Time management consequently involves taking conscious control over the amount of
time spent on specific activities. It is also exercised to increase productivity, effectiveness,
efficiency as well as effective scheduling of your time, goal setting, prioritizing and choosing
what to do and what not to do, delegating tasks, analyzing and reviewing spent time, organizing
workspace, keeping concentration and focus at work, motivating one’s self to work towards a
goal (Fybin, 2012). Time management is not about getting more things done in a day. It is about
getting the things that matter most done. Time is that quality of nature which keeps all events
from happening at once. Time management refers to the development of processes and tools
that increase efficiency and productivity (Adeojo, 2012).According to Claessens, Roe & Rutte
(2009), time management is a method for managers to increase work performance
effectiveness. Obviously time is very important administrative tool in carrying out daily duties of
administrators. Mullins (2005) points out ‘that whatever, the attributes or qualities of a successful
manager, or the quality of subordinate staff, one essential underlying criterion is the effective
use of time’. Accordingly Drucker (1988) refers to time as ‘the limiting factor for effective
executives’. As a result, it is imperative for every administrator to seek ways to improve time
management. Whether it is the management of an organization looking for academic
improvement or an individual looking for ways to better spend their time, time management is
important to both. A time management plan enables an effective students to identify if he/she is
using his/her time effectively and doing important activities with the highest energy levels in the
system.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study entitied THE IMPORTANCE OF TIME MANAGEMENT FOR GRADE 11 STUDENTS
BY THE GRADE 11 SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS OF BOBONAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
that aims to know the importance of time management. Therefore, allowing the study the
following questions:
1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of:
1.1 Age
1.2 Sex
1.3 Strand
2. What are the effects of time management in academic school activities dominating the Grade
11?
3. Why is time management important for Grade 11 Students?
4. What strategies can respondents use to improve their time management skills?

Scope and Delimitation

The main purpose of this study is to know the Importance of Time Management for Grade 11
Students. Academic success is a top priority for grade 11 students as they prepare for college or
university. With a multitude of subjects and assignments jungle , time management becomes
paramount . By effectively manage their time , students can allocate sufficient hours to study ,
complete assignment and prepare exam.
The researchers will conduct a questionaire of 81 students of Grade 11 students Humanities
and Social Sciences and General Academic Strand Students enrolled in Second Semester of
the School year 2023-2024 of Bobonan National High School in Pozorrubio Pangasinan.( Only
Grade 11 Students were chosen to participate in the study).

Significance of the Study

School Administrator. It will be useful for school heads to understand the Importance of teaching
students time management skills.

To The Faculties. The result of this study hoped to help them to encourage students to improve
the use of time management and guide them to make it proper.

Teacher. Help the students to practice their time management skills

Students. Students themselves will no longer suffer from lack of time management skills;
students will use the findings to reflect on their studying and use it in the future.

Parents. Being the guardian of the students, they will understand the Importance of time
management to their children's academic performance to achieve high grades.

Future Research. They may use this study as a reference material to their on-going study which
has the same topic.

Definition of Terms
1. Time Management: The practice of organizing and prioritizing one's tasks and activities to
make the most efficient use of time.

2. Short-Range Planning: Time management activities focused on daily or weekly schedules,

including setting daily objectives, planning and prioritizing tasks, and organizing work contents
within a short timeframe.

3. Long-Range Planning: Time management activities involving planning for the future, setting
long-term goals, and developing strategies to achieve those goals over an extended period.

4. Time Attitudes: Attitudes and perspectives individuals hold towards time, which can influence
their time management behaviors and overall approach to utilizing time effectively.

5. Study Schedule: A structured plan outlining the allocation of time for studying, assignments,
and other academic tasks to optimize learning outcomes.

6. Educational Policies: Rules, guidelines, and strategies formulated by educational authorities

to govern and improve the educational system, including aspects related to time management
and academic success.

7. Time Logs: Records or journals maintained to track the allocation and usage of time,
providing insights into time management practices and areas for improvement.

8. To-Do Lists: Lists of tasks or activities to be completed, typically organized by priority or

deadline, aiding in effective task management and productivity.

9. Workspace Organization:Arrangement and optimization of physical or digital workspaces to

enhance efficiency and focus, facilitating better time management and task completion.
10. Academic Achievement: The level of success or performance attained in academic
endeavors, influenced by various factors including time management practices, study habits,
and learning strategies.