Effects of Time Management on Employee Performance: Case in Jimma University Academic and Administrative Wing Employee

Abstract

The main objective of this study was to investigate the effect of Time management on employee performance in Jimma University academic and administrative wing employees. To reach on the purpose, quantitative research approach was used in which 144 closed ended questionnaire distributed and 125 (88%) were collected. The data was analyzed by using SPSS (Version-20). Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used for data analysis. In descriptive by using frequencies, percentages, mean scores, Standard Deviations and in inferential statistics, Pearson’s correlation and regression analysis were used to assess both relationships and effects between the time management and Employee Performance. The finding of the study display that all time management dimension (goal setting, prioritization tasks wisely, self-organization, setting time limit for tasks and monitoring and evaluation for goals) almost similar mean and standard deviation value. Generally, scores in all time management dimensions were found to be strongly correlated with employee performance. The correlation between overall time management dimension and employee performance was strong with a coefficient of r=0.773 and based on the regression analysis 59.7% of the employee performance has been explained by time management dimensions jointly. Thus, it has been concluded that, time management has positive significant effect on Jimma University academic and administrative wing employee’s performance. Finally the researcher recommends that jimma university academic and administrative wing employees to inculcate those time management dimensions: goal setting, prioritizing tasks wisely, self-organization, setting time limit for tasks and monitoring and evaluation for goal into consideration in their day to day activities.