Abstract:

Organizations operate in uncertain and dynamic environments. This dynamism consists of several factors, with different actors pursuing varying interests within and outside the organization. Most of these factors are uncontrollable triggers which can potentially dismpt systems flow. When these disruptions occur, planning is the most proffered solution to handle it. However, no matter how effective planning seems, there are still gaps - an inability to meet certain demands caused by distortions as they occur. Hence, organizations need other tools in addition to planning to efficiently manage these situations. A major resource for organizations operating in such dynamic environment is time. Time is scarce and a reflective measurement of existence. It trickles to performance in the workplace through expectations, pressures and productivity (Dusya & Crossan, 2004). Time Management is described as the conscious control over time spent on certain activities (Hindle, 2007). Often applied as a business skill, time management can also be a core competence if engaged with sufficient flexibility in response to demands as they occur. Yet, this resource has its restraints. It is common to hear remarks like what did I do today? Where did my time go? You wasted too much time! How soon can it be done? Time related issues stem from its transient and uncontrollable nature. It cannot be saved or recovered (Ojo & Olaniyan, 2008).