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Time Management Theory

The document discusses two theories related to time management for students: Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory and the ALPEN time management method. Maslow's theory suggests that time management is most effective when it helps students meet higher goals like well-being and fulfillment. The ALPEN method is a simpler alternative to other techniques that involves noting activities, estimating lengths, planning ahead with buffers, establishing priorities, and reviewing the next day. It uses the acronym ALPEN to represent its five steps and aims to optimize daily planning and priority setting in just five minutes.

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Time Management Theory

The document discusses two theories related to time management for students: Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory and the ALPEN time management method. Maslow's theory suggests that time management is most effective when it helps students meet higher goals like well-being and fulfillment. The ALPEN method is a simpler alternative to other techniques that involves noting activities, estimating lengths, planning ahead with buffers, establishing priorities, and reviewing the next day. It uses the acronym ALPEN to represent its five steps and aims to optimize daily planning and priority setting in just five minutes.

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Time Management Theory

According to Maslow’s theory (1954), “as long as the efficient use of time

helps us meet higher goals of fulfillment, spiritually and well-being, we perceive it

as helpful. But for the sake of interest in better efficiency, if we give up better

things like agenda and self-satisfaction in life, then this can be seen as moot

victory”. Maslow’s theory talks about the human needs and hierarchy that are

required to satisfy human wants. As a student, without been in a good state of

mind, it is very challenging to make study plans and proper time management

schedule. This theory reflects on how a student can manage his/her self-better in

order to satisfy (Jeffrey, 2011).

Maslow’s theory is related to the student time management in the aspect

of purpose and satisfaction. No matter how much a student needs to work, he or

she has to realize the purpose of the study and targeted aim. Spending too much

time at work or other activities can make a student loose his or her purpose.

This part of the study dealt with the ALPEN Method and its application in the study.

According to Minolta (2019) the ALPEN Method is a technique that helps people with

their time management and to optimize the structure of their self-management. It is

developed by Prof. Lothar J. Seiwert, a time management expert and an economist. “It

focuses the user on pragmatic daily planning and consistent setting of priorities. And it

only requires around five minutes of planning each day.” This theory is chosen by the

researchers because it is evident to be simpler than its counterparts such as the S. M.

A. R. T. method which requires a more elaborate designation of the tasks. Though most
time management techniques are helpful and effective, we recommend the ALPEN

method as it is simpler and just as effective as the techniques. As studied by Jinalee

and Singh (2018) These new skills are all about systematically organizing your daily

tasks. The acronym ALPEN stands for these five set of activities which are:

1. A - Activities A schedule of activities, tasks, or meetings for the day has to be

prepared and listed down. Tasks that are related to each other can be grouped together

and could be identified into certain codes, for example, M stands for meeting and C

stands for conference. Noting all the tasks makes the work much easier and faster.

2. L - Length estimation Each task's duration should be estimated, and it is necessary to

prioritize and give more time to the important tasks to be done.

3. P - Planning ahead The 60/40 rule will greatly benefit in avoiding stress and being

overwhelmed on workloads. The 60 percent of the available time should be allotted for

finishing the planned tasks/activities. And the remaining 40 percent of the time should

be reserved for unexpected circumstances which can also be used for recreational

activities

4. E - Establishing Priorities- After doing the first three steps, having a good prioritization

of the important activities to do and focusing on the tasks in terms of its difficulty,

deadline, and time limitation.

5. N - Next Day After completing the tasks, one important thing is to keep track of the

progress made on the activities and check if there are unfinished tasks that are not yet

completed. Knowing the results of the used technique will serve as a basis for

comparison of improvements and ability to plan for the future


A= Activities Noting down assignments, activities, appointments

L= Length estimation Estimating the duration of activities to be performed

P= Planning ahead To plan buffer times

E=Establishing priorities To make decisions about what activities should be done

first

N= Next day To re check

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