Masters Theses
Abstract
"Time management is a particularly troublesome example of a difficult resource allocation decision due to the absolute amount any one person has to work with. Many schools are emphasizing non-traditional and extracurricular learning experiences for undergraduate engineering students. These include activities such as incorporating service-learning projects into the classroom, involving students in design competitions (e.g., solar car, concrete canoe), and promoting involvement in traditional campus organizations. This study was intended to apply current motivational models to the conditions present in engineering educational environments. In the present study, students from the University of Missouri-Rolla campus (n=115) were surveyed in order to investigate the development of habits and attitudes that students carry with them into the workplace after graduation. This study examined the influences on students' priorities for allocating their time, as well as their perceptions of whether academic achievement or social involvement was more important. This study presents data relating key personality and motivational factors to patterns of student social involvement, organizational commitment, academic performance, work habits, and attitudes. In addition, this study presents implications for engineering educators and potential cost-benefit trade-offs for particular student subpopulations"--Abstract, page iii.
Advisor(s)
Spurlock, David
Committee Member(s)
Raper, Stephen A.
Myers, Donald D., 1939-2009
Department(s)
Engineering Management and Systems Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Engineering Management
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
Spring 2005
Pagination
ix, 104 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 101-103).
Rights
© 2005 Daniel Jaye Bailey, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Students -- Time managementMotivation in educationStudent activities -- Psychological aspectsAcademic achievement
Thesis Number
T 8808
Print OCLC #
63171411
Electronic OCLC #
961923313
Recommended Citation
Bailey, Daniel J., "Motivational influences on time management decisions in dynamic multiple priority work environments" (2005). Masters Theses. 3744.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/3744
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