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The Office
Procedures and Technology
Chapter 7
Time and Workstation
Management
Copyright 2003 by South-Western, a division of Thomson Learning
Time Management
Planning to gain control over how time is spent
Common time-wasters
Unnecessary telephone conversations
Frequent interruptions
Excessive socializing
Ineffective communication
Key Term
Disorganization
Procrastinate: delay intentionally or
put off an action
Topic 7-1 Time Management and Reminder Systems
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Time Analysis Procedures
Keep a time log
Analyze how you spend time
Develop a plan of action
A time-use
log is
helpful in
analyzing
time use
Topic 7-1 Time Management and Reminder Systems
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Managing Your Work
Plan your
Handle
information
work activities
overload
Prepare
a task list
Set
priorities
When the
off
amount
of completed tasks
Check
Consider
This
task
Control
large
projects
information
list
wasremaining
The
time the task will
require
Carry
tasks
to the next day
you receive
Break
the project
Simplify
work into smaller tasks
prepared
The completion date
daily becomes
using
Establish
deadlines
for
each
task
Whether
others
are involved
Consider
procedures
and
ways
to simply the
Analyze
the
workflow
overwhelming,
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What
happen if the task
is ways
not completed
you
arewill
Consider
procedures
and
to receive
simply the
Record
notes
for
future
similar
projects
Information
and
assignments
you
Outlook
experiencing
Whether all the needed information is at hand
notes
forforward
future similar
projects
information
Record
Information
you
to
others
Complete work in priority order
overload
Topic 7-1 Time Management and Reminder Systems
work
work
Slide 4
Reminder Systems
Calendars
Manual systems
Scheduling
appointments
systems
Electronic
Responding
Tickler
files to appointment
requests
Personal
digital organizers
Entering
recurring
Paper-based files items
Coordinating
calendars
Remindersorganizer
can be
Desktop
programs
recorded using a
desktop organizer
program
Topic 7-1 Time Management and Reminder Systems
Slide 5
Managing Your Workstation
Modular workstation
Made up materials
of interchangeable
Reference
components
Arranged
to accessories
meet a worker’s individual needs
Supplies
and
Many
modularappropriate for the task
Select
supplies
Desktop
area
and
drawers
workstations
product
forclear
proper
use
have
sound Read
Keepequipment
the
worklabels
surface
of unneeded
objects
Office
absorbing
wall
Key
Term
Conserve
supplies
when
possible
Arrange
supplies
and
equipment
for easy access
Learnpanels
to use equipment
properly
Preventive maintenance: servicing
Do
not
hoard
supplies
Inspect and clean equipment regularly
Report problems
equipment and replacing parts to
prevent failure
immediately
Topic 7-2 Workstation Management and Office Safety
Slide 6
Managing Ergonomic Factors
Ergonomics
The
study of the effects of the work environment
Ergonomic
factors
affect and well-being of employees
on
the health
productivity
Factors
Chairs
Desks
Lighting
Equipment
Topic 7-2 Workstation Management and Office Safety
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Managing Your Office Health
Adjust the workstation to meet your needs
Take rest breaks often
Do stretching exercises for hands, wrists,
arms, and fingers
Focus your eyes away from the monitor often
Arrange work materials within easy reach
Key Term
Use good posture
Carpal tunnel syndrome: a repetitive
strain injury caused by placing stress
on the hands, wrists, or arms
Topic 7-2 Workstation Management and Office Safety
Slide 8
Office Safety
Accident prevention
First Aid Kit
potential hazards
Develop
positive safety attitude
Desktop a
area
Become aware
of
Workstation
safety
Work
area safety
Drawers
Office furnishings
Chairs,
mats,
and static control
Electrical
equipment
General office equipment
Topic 7-2 Workstation Management and Office Safety
A first aid kit can be a
valuable addition to an
office workstation
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Office Safety
Emergency procedures
Emergency telephone numbers
Knowing the
First
aid procedures
evacuation
procedures
for
Fires
a large office
Building
building canevacuation plans
be critical in
an emergency
Topic 7-2 Workstation Management and Office Safety
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Office Safety
Personal security on the job
Protecting personal property
Building
and office security
Working
alone
Security concerns
Work near a phone and have emergency numbers handy
Controlling
outsider access
Lock doors to your work area
Controlling
Know whenemployee
to expect theaccess
cleaning staff
Use caution
when entering
an elevator
Detection
systems
and alarms
Avoid using a restroom away from your work area
Park near the building in a lighted area if possible
Topic 7-2 Workstation Management and Office Safety
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Focus On …
Workplace Wellness
Factors related to workplace and health issues
Stress
management
Tips
for health
and well-being
Avoid interruptions
during
workday
Benefits
for companies
thatthe
address
workplace
Exercise
Recharge with a nutritional snack
wellness
Nutrition and weight management
Balancing
work and
familyoflife
Get an adequate
amount
rest and sleep while
Reduced
absenteeism
from productivity
work
away
Increased
Exercise
Higher employee morale
Eat healthy meals
Topic 7-2 Workstation Management and Office Safety
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