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TIME & LIFE MANAGEMENT: HOW IT RELATES TO THE
‘AFRICAN TIME’ SYNDROME
Advanced Certificate Course,
Set 9,
June, 2012
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Time
Seconds
Minutes
Hours
Days
Introduction
Weeks
Months Years
LIFE
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OUTLINE
Chapter 1 – Scope of Study
Chapter 2 – Time & Life Management
and African Time syndrome
Chapter 3 – Study
Chapter 4 – Results
Chapter 5 – Conclusion and
Recommendations
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Scope of Study
This study examines the
origin, perceptions and effects of
‘African Time’ Syndrome
in relation to
time and life management.
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Situation Analysis In 2008, sixty-two African students were
interviewed at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey.
They were asked to think of the most recent event they attended and tell if they were on
time for the event.
Only 3% of this group of students could boast of being on time (Ekaney, 2008).
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OBJECTIVES OF STUDY The purpose of this study is:
To determine how ‘African Time’ syndrome affects time and life management in African;
To identify the reasons for ‘African Time’;
To make recommendations in order to re-orient the African mindset towards time and life management.
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Time Management
Time is a convertible resource given to man.
Time management is the art or process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities; especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency and productivity.
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Perception of Time
Time perception
is a field of study within
psychology and
neuroscience.
It refers to the sense of time,
which differs from other senses.
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Perception of Time
MEXICO
VALUES
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The Origin of ‘African Time’ Pre-colonial
During Colonization
Post Colonization
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Basis for African Time Syndrome Emotional Response to Time.
Polychromic Nature.
Social Nature.
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Reactions to African Time Syndrome
Popular Culture
Lack of Respect
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Effect of ‘African Time’ On Africans
Bad Image.
Underdevelopment.
Poor Value System.
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Importance of Time and Life Management
Time is life.
Enhances efficiency.
Sums up a person.
Allows individuals time for leisure (Taylor, 2010).
Time is limited.
Increased productivity.
Confidence.
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Benefits of Time and Life Management
Stress Reduction
Increased Productivity.
Peace of Mind and Sense of Achievement.
Financial Stability.
Stronger Family Bonds.
Meeting Goals Appropriately.
Greater Advantage.
High Standard of Work.
Improved Quality of Life.
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Natural Facts about Time and life Management
Control your life = controlling your time.
Governing values, foundation of your personal fulfillment.
Governing values + Daily activities = inner peace.
To reach any significant goal, you must leave your comfort zone.
Daily planning leads to increased focus.
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Natural Facts about Time and life Management
Your belief = your behaviour
You satisfy needs when your beliefs are in line with reality.
Change incorrect beliefs, overcome negative behaviours.
Self-esteem must ultimately come from within,
Give more, have more (Smith, 1995)
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Study Research
No %
Number of always-punctual students 9 13.8%
Number of never-punctual students 3 4.6%
Number of students who are sometimes early/late 53 81.5%
Total 65 100%
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Results
13.8%
4.6%
81.5%
Always Punctual Never Punctual Irregular
Peoples
Punctuality
cannot be
predicted
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CONCLUSION A shift in MINDSET
A Change in VALUES
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RECOMMENDATION Each family should take up the responsibility of
inculcating respect for time into their children.
Leaders of religious bodies should teach the value of time to their followers.
Educational institutions should be disciplined with time and not compromise deadlines.
Punctuality should be rewarded and celebrated.
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RECOMMEDATION Our political leaders should be models of not
only time consciousness but also time discipline.
Great men and celebrities should lay good example by arriving at events early; thereby showing to their fans and the entire populace that lateness is not a proof of status or class.
Time and Life Management should be incorporated into school curricula/syllabuses from the primary to tertiary institutions.
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