Time mastery in business and occupational therapy

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Cole, Marilyn B.^;

Affiliations: Quinnipiac College, Hamden, CT, USA

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Abstract: This article compares the results of an occupational therapy focused ethnographic study of time management with current concepts of time management in the business field. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with six married working mothers to explore issues of time management. Qualitative analysis was used to identify four essential components, which are re-labeled Time Mastery: (1) Routines, (2) Instrumental and Social strategies, (3) Motivation, and (4) Cognitive Components. This occupational therapy model, is discussed within the context of Stephen Covey's ‘four generations’ of time management in the world of business: (1) Notes and checklists, (2) Calendars and appointment books, (3) Prioritization and goal-setting and (4) Enhancing relationships and accomplishing results. Possible applications of the Time Mastery Model in work rehabilitation are suggested.

Keywords: Time management, Time mastery, Routines, Occupational therapy, Work rehabilitation

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-1998-10203

Journal: Work, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 119-127, 1998