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Time Management Strategies and Employee Productivity of Access Banks in Anambra State, Nigeria

Okpataku Maureen Ogechukwu and Dr A.I Ibekwe

Abstract

This study examined the effect of time management strategies on employee productivity in task prioritization, delegation, and avoiding procrastination on employee productivity. The study was anchored on Time Management Theory, which emphasize structured goal formulation, prioritization of tasks, and efficient utilization of time as key drivers of improved performance. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population of the study comprised employees of selected Access Bank branches in Anambra State. A total of 500 copies of questionnaire were distributed, out of which 480 were returned and found valid for analysis, representing response rate of 96%. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) and inferential statistics (multiple regression analysis). The findings revealed that prioritization, delegation, and avoiding procrastination all had positive and statistically significant effects on employee productivity. The regression result showed that time management strategies jointly explained 65.9% of the variation in employee productivity (R2= 0.659, p<0.05). The study concluded that effective time management strategies significantly enhance employee productivity in Access Bank branches in Anambra State. The study recommended that management should institutionalize structured planning systems, promote task prioritization frameworks, encourage effective delegation practices, reinforce goal-setting culture, and implement anti-procrastination strategies to improve overall job performance.

Keywords

Task PrioritizationDelegationAvoiding Procrastination and Employee Productivity.

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