L04

Question 1

Factors that influence task prioritisation

Answer 1

The urgency of the task
Importance of task
Length of time
Significance of originator
Interactivity of tasks
Suitability for delegation
Proximity of appointments
Resource constraints
Time commitments
Diary clashes
Complexity of the task

Question 2

Name the three different types of data sources.

Answer 2

Numerical
Graphical
Tabular

Question 3

What is a tabular data source

Answer 3

This is when using a spreadsheet which includes things such as costings, financial accounts, project timescales and survey results.

Question 4

Different levels of priority

Answer 4

High-an urgent task
Medium-must be completed but it is not urgent
Low-must be completed but other tasks can take priority first.

Question 5

What is a direct report?

Answer 5

A subordinate to a member of staff

Question 6

What is an interim deadline

Answer 6

Projects can be broken down into smaller tasks and targets, each of which can be allocated a deadline which overall can help meet the final deadline