Time Deficit in Managerial Activity Scale Test

In 3 minutes, see how often time pressure disrupts key managerial work. Pinpoint bottlenecks fast so you can streamline priorities, reduce stress, and boost team output.
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Information and Communication (IaC)
Measures how often time shortages arise from challenges in exchanging information and maintaining communication during managerial work.
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A score of 10 indicates a high time deficit related to information exchange and communication, suggesting these interactions often become a time-limiting factor in your managerial tasks.
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9/14
Control (C)
Measures how consistently a manager monitors progress and outcomes and adjusts actions or goals to stay on track.
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A score of 9 suggests generally steady monitoring and self-control, with occasional gaps that may allow some time loss before adjustments are made.
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6/14
Implementation and Organization (IaO)
Measures how effectively a manager organizes personal work processes and follows through on assigned tasks without losing time.
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A score of 6 indicates a moderate time deficit in implementation and organization, suggesting that task execution and personal workflow sometimes feel constrained by time.
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11/14
Decision Making (DM)
Measures how often a manager experiences a time deficit when making decisions about upcoming tasks.
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A score of 11 indicates a high time deficit in decision-making, suggesting decisions are frequently made under time pressure and may contribute to information overload.
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8/14
Planning (P)
This scale measures how often time shortages arise due to difficulties in developing clear plans and alternative actions.
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A score of 8 indicates a moderate time deficit in planning, suggesting planning-related tasks often take more time than available or require frequent reprioritization.
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4/14
Goal Setting (GS)
Measures how effectively a manager analyzes situations and sets clear personal goals to guide work priorities and reduce time pressure.
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A score of 4 indicates low goal-setting capacity, suggesting goals may be unclear or reactive, which can contribute to feeling a time deficit during managerial tasks.
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42/84
Integral Index (II)
This scale measures the overall frequency and severity of time deficit across managerial activities.
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A score of 42 indicates a moderate overall time deficit, suggesting time pressure is a recurring constraint in managerial tasks but not consistently overwhelming.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS
Who Usually Takes This Test?
Busy people managers
41%OF USERS
Line managers and team leads take it to see where planning, delegation, and day-to-day firefighting are creating constant time pressure.
Newly promoted leaders
34%OF USERS
First-time managers use it to understand which management tasks are consuming more time than expected and where to adjust routines early.
HR and leadership programs
25%OF USERS
HR specialists, coaches, and trainers use it in development programs to quickly spot common time bottlenecks across managers and target support.
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Information and Communication (IaC)
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Control (C)
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Implementation and Organization (IaO)
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Decision Making (DM)
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Planning (P)
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Goal Setting (GS)
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Integral Indicator (II)
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures how often a shortage of time interferes with common management activities. It covers areas such as planning, decision-making, coordination, and control.
How should the items be rated?
Select the option that best reflects how frequently the situation occurs in typical work conditions. Use overall frequency rather than a single unusual week.
How long does it take to complete?
Completion time is approximately 3 minutes. The questionnaire includes 12 items.
How are results used?
Results indicate which management activities are most affected by time pressure. They can guide time-management improvements and support targeted development planning.
What is the recommended approach if an item does not fit the role or current duties?
Answer based on the closest comparable responsibility or a typical situation in a similar role. If no reasonable match exists, choose the response that reflects minimal occurrence.
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Time Deficit in Managerial Activities Test

Time Deficit in Managerial Activity Scale Test

This measure assesses perceived time scarcity in managerial work contexts. The Time Deficit in Managerial Activity Scale is designed to capture how often individuals experience insufficient time while carrying out common management responsibilities. It consists of 12 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete.

Items ask respondents to rate the frequency of time pressure across domains such as planning, decision-making, and monitoring/control activities. Scores may be used to characterize the degree to which time demands are experienced as limiting in day-to-day management and to inform discussions about workload, work organization, and time-management practices. The Time Deficit in Managerial Activity Scale is attributed to Christina Maslach and Michael P. Leiter.

Author: Christina Maslach, Michael P. Leiter
Literature: Cooper, C. L., Dewe, P. J., & O’Driscoll, M. P. Organizational stress: A review and critique of theory, research, and applications. SAGE Publications. 2001.
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