Title: Using a business case to teach students about time management

Authors: Myles Dellger; William H. Ross; Randika Eramudugoda

Addresses: General Electric (GE) Corporation, GE Healthcare Division, Point-of-Care Ultrasound Technology, N5017 Blueberry Lane, Plymouth, WI 53073-4122, USA ' Department of Management, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, Wittich Hall, Room 2212, 1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA ' Department of Management, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, Wittich Hall, Room 2212, 1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA

Abstract: This teaching case study recounts effective time management (ETM) challenges faced by a new employee at a large kitchen and plumbing supply company. Specifically, we recount how the employee navigated internal stakeholder relationships while attempting to achieve organisational goals. Undergraduate students in organisational behaviour, principles of management, and/or introduction to business courses are asked to identify how various employees contributed to the time management challenges the new employee faced. Additionally, we ask students to analyse how personality, managerial, organisational, and cultural elements contributed to the challenging environment detailed in the case. Finally, students are encouraged to consider solutions to overcoming such issues in the workplace.

Keywords: effective time management; ETM; business administration; employee development; task prioritisation; communication; stakeholder management.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTCS.2022.125992

International Journal of Teaching and Case Studies, 2022 Vol.13 No.2, pp.147 - 164

Received: 25 Feb 2022
Accepted: 16 May 2022
Published online: 05 Oct 2022 *

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