TITLE PAGE EXAMING THE EFFECTS OF POOR TIME MANAGEMENT ON WORKER’S PERFORMANCE IN ORGANIZATION: A CASE STUDY OF FPTB

ABSTRACT This study examined the effects of poor time management on workers’ performance in an organization, using Federal Polytechnic Bauchi (FPTB) as a case study. The study was guided by four objectives: to examine the effects of planning, organizing, procrastination, and controlling on workers’ performance. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, and the population comprised 103 academic staff from six departments in the School of Management Sciences. A total population sampling technique was employed, and data were collected using a structured four-point Likert scale questionnaire. Out of 103 questionnaires distributed, 95 were duly completed and returned, representing a 92.2% response rate. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with a benchmark mean of 3.0. Findings revealed that poor time management significantly hampers workers’ performance. Specifically, inadequate planning reduced work quality, delayed task completion, and increased stress levels. Poor organizing was linked to missed deadlines, lower productivity, and diminished job satisfaction. Procrastination emerged as a major barrier to efficiency, causing incomplete tasks, reduced motivation, and poor work quality. Conversely, effective control mechanisms such as regular supervision, performance feedback, and monitoring were found to mitigate the adverse effects of poor time management and enhance performance. The study concluded that poor time management negatively influences workers’ productivity, job satisfaction, and overall organizational efficiency at FPTB. It recommended regular time management training, stronger supervision and feedback mechanisms, development of institutional time management policies, and creation of a supportive work environment to enhance efficiency. Suggestions for future research include investigating specific time management interventions, conducting comparative studies across polytechnics, and exploring the long-term effects of time management on career progression and institutional development.