Vocabulary
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The Myth of Time Management
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The New Database
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Time
spend, save, waste, have, invest
a spend b save c have d waste
a 2 b 1 c 3 d 4
a a delay in putting a new database online
b last October
c next October
d He seems very relaxed about it, given that the database is severely delayed.
a behind schedule
b the delay
c didn't meet the deadline
d different timeframe
e long is it going to take
f the schedule
g it be on time
1 Introduction – Does time management work?
2 Factors beyond our control
3 Dealing with interruptions
4 Making useful investments in time
5 Defined tasks v. problem-solving
a internet b efficient c tasks d box e intelligence f operators g problem h expectations
On the whole, he is against time-management techniques.
a They removed all the clocks from their UK headquarters.
b To investigate how pressure of time can lead to stress, and see how an environment without clocks affects productivity.
c Because it is easy to measure.
d Because it doesn't always correspond to the natural rhythms of the human body.
e Most people carried on as normal or enjoyed the experience; one person found it disorienting; one office manager was against it and found it chaotic.
a carry on b drop off c lead to d hang on e measure
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