Following time-management practices includes exhibiting the behaviors listed below and explaining the importance of each behavior in the biomedical workplace:
- Arriving at work on time
- Prioritizing tasks
- Setting goals and deadlines
- Meeting deadlines
- Multitasking
- Making effective use of time
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is meant by multitasking? Why is multitasking important in the biotechnology field?
- What are some examples of deadlines that a biomedical technician may face? Why is it important to meet such deadlines?
- Why is it important to be on time for work? What can be the results if a person is habitually late for work?
- How can an employee learn to make more effective use of his or her time at work?