Impact of Time Management and Decision Making Processes on Effective Management of Trade Union Offices in Ogun State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of time management factors (planning, priority setting, goal setting, time allocation and scheduling) and decision making processes (task identification, goal identification, finding alternatives, identifying implications, selection of decision path and monitoring outcomes) on effective management of trade union offices in Ogun State, Nigeria. The survey research design of ex-post facto type was adopted. Stratified and purposive sampling techniques were used to select 200 respondents (50 each from four unions used in the study). Data were collected using Time Management and Decision Making Processes Scale (r=0.86) Two research questions were answered tested at 0.05 level of significance. Data were analyzed using multiple regression. Time Management factors variables made significant prediction in the following order: planning (β=0.27, p<0.05); priority setting (β=0.14, p<0.05); goal setting (β=0.12, p<0.05); scheduling (β=0.12, p<0.05), and time allocation (β=0.06, p<0.05). The relative predictions of the decision making process factors variables were as follows: selecting decision path (β=0.22, p<0.05); tasks identification (β= 0.16, p<0.05); finding alternatives (β=0.11, p<0.05); goal identification (β=0.11, p<0.05); identifying implications (β=0.10, p<0.05); and monitoring outcomes (β=0.03, p<0.05). Time management and decision making process factors effectively enhanced the management of trade union offices in Ogun State. Therefore, it is recommended that union leaders, managers of union offices and all stakeholders in union matters should employ appropriate time management and decision making skills for the achievement of union goals and objectives.

Key words:   Time management, Decision making processes, Trade Union Offices, Operational effectiveness, Ogun State, Nigeria