Balancing Life - Work and Leisure

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This paper discusses the modern day issue of time management. According to the paper, most people struggle to create a balance between work time, other commitments and personal time. The paper then reviews the "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by well-known business-consultant guru Stephen Covey. The paper concludes with a look at telecommuting via the Internet.

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"The hypotheses, tested by researchers Jeffrey Hill, Alan Hawkins, Maria Ferris and Michelle Weitzman, were: "Given the same workload, those with perceived job flexibility will have less difficulty with work-life conflicts, and will be able to work longer hours before having problems with work-family balance." Both hypotheses were found true. Of those working 40 to 50 hours per week, the 46 percent who were not allowed to either change their starting or ending times, work a compressed workweek or work from home had difficulty balancing work and personal life. This compared to only 28 percent of those working the same hours with flexibility."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Covey, S. 1989. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. New York: Simon & Schuster.
• Kalensky, D.A. (2004). Telecommuter Work/Life Balance Study. http://www.tjobs.com/tcsrvyrslts_a.shtml. (accessed November 26, 2006).
• McCarty, M. Find Time For Yourself. (2006) OfficePRO. International Association of Administrative Professionals. 66.2: 11-12.
• Hill, J., Alan J. Hawkins, Maria Ferris, and Michelle Weitzman. (2001). Finding an Extra Day a Week: The Positive Influence of Perceived Job Flexibility on Work and Family Life Balance. Family Relations. 50: 49
• International Telework Association and Council. http://www.workingfromanywhere.org/ (assessed November 26, 2006).

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