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Abstract:
This study examined principals' time management in secondary school in Ondo State. A total of 500 teachers were sampled from public secondary schools in Ondo State, using multi-stage, and simple random sampling techniques. Data were gathered using self-constructed questionnaire. One research question was raised and answered, while two hypotheses were generated. The hypotheses were analysed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and t-test statistical method. The research question was subjected to descriptive analysis using mean rating and standard deviation. The study established the skillfulness of principals in allocating time to school administrative activities. The finding showed that principals' time management was adequate and that they spent their time doing worthwhile assignments. The study revealed that students' enrolment and location of schools were not important in time management skills of the principals. This study would add to principals' concept of time as a resource that could be well managed. The principal would be sensitive to work with time, and this would enhance the level of competence and improvement in their administrative task. It was concluded that leadership today should be skillful in the management of time; giving priorities to core administrative duties, and making adequate planning of time. It was recommended that principals should always give priorities to core administrative duties in their time allocation. The principal should always exhibit the skill of time management regardless of the location of their schools and the students' enrolment.

Keywords: principal, time management, students' enrolment, school location, time schedule

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