A Study on Punctuality and Factors Affecting Timely Arrival at Kohinoor Business School
Authors
Bharati Malunjkar 89
Nabhaneel Karambat 77
Pratham Tambe 105
Introduction
Punctuality is an important habit that reflects discipline, responsibility, and respect for time. It plays a significant role in both academic and professional life. Being punctual means attending classes, meetings, or work commitments on time and completing tasks within the scheduled time. Individuals who practice punctuality are often seen as reliable and responsible.
However, many students face challenges in maintaining punctuality due to different factors such as transportation problems, poor time management, daily routines, or unexpected situations like traffic delays. These factors can affect attendance, performance, and overall productivity.
Understanding the reasons behind late arrival can help educational institutions identify the common issues students face and encourage better time management habits. This study focuses on understanding punctuality among students and identifying the factors that affect their timely arrival at Kohinoor Business School.
Objective
To understand the underlying factors affecting punctuality and timely arrival among students at Kohinoor Business School.
Literature Review
1. Importance of Punctuality
Punctuality is considered an important personal quality that contributes to discipline and effective time management. According to Singh (2021), students who follow punctual habits tend to perform better academically and develop stronger professional behaviour.
2. Factors Affecting Punctuality
Research by Brown and Taylor (2018) highlights that punctuality can be influenced by several external and internal factors. These include travel distance, transportation availability, sleep habits, personal routines, and unexpected delays such as traffic or weather conditions.
These studies indicate that punctuality is not only related to individual behaviour but is also affected by environmental and situational factors.
Data Collection
A survey questionnaire was designed to understand the factors affecting punctuality among students at Kohinoor Business School. The Likert scale method was used to collect responses from students, ranging from Strongly Agree to Strongly Disagree.
The questionnaire included statements related to personal habits, transportation issues, and daily routines that may influence punctuality.
A random sample of 100 students was selected to participate in the survey in order to obtain a representative understanding of punctuality-related behaviour among students.
Questionnaire Statements
1. I sometimes arrive late to college.
2. Travel distance or transportation issues affect my punctuality.
3. My daily routine or time management causes me to be late.
4. Unexpected situations (traffic or delays) make me late.
5. Difficulty waking up early makes me late.
Data Analysis:
Upon completion of the survey, the collected data was analyzed using statistical methods. The mean, standard deviation (SD), and standard error (SE) were calculated for each survey question using a Likert scale. The mean represents the average response of respondents, while the standard deviation shows the variability in responses.
Hypothesis Testing:
To test the hypotheses, a significance level of 0.05 (95% confidence level) was used. The critical value for a two-tailed test at a 95% confidence level is Z = ±1.96. The Z (T-stat) value for each question was compared with this critical value to determine whether the hypothesis was accepted positively or negatively.
| Statistic | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q5 |
| Mean | 2.88 | 2.81 | 3.06 | 2.74 | 3.28 |
| Standard Deviation (SD) | 1.4 | 1.28 | 1.24 | 1.31 | 1.38 |
| Standard Error (SE) | 0.14 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Z Value | -0.88 | -1.96 | 0.6 | -2.66 | 2.81 |
| Result | Accepted Negatively | Accepted Negatively | Accepted Positively | Accepted Negatively | Accepted Positively |
Confidence Level is taken at 95% (Z = ±1.96).
Conclusion:
1. Respondents showed a negative acceptance for Q1, indicating a lower level of agreement with the statement.
2. Q2 responses are also negatively accepted, showing respondents generally disagreed or had lower agreement.
3. Q3 is accepted positively, indicating respondents moderately agree with the statement.
4. Q4 shows negative acceptance, suggesting respondents are less supportive of the statement.
5. Q5 is accepted positively, indicating higher agreement among respondents.
References
Brown, T., & Taylor, S. (2018). Time Management and Student Behavior. Journal of Educational Studies, 40(2), 120–135.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1041608015300340
Singh, R. (2021). Punctuality and Discipline in Academic Institutions. International Journal of Education Research, 12(1), 55–63.https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/international-journal-of-educational-research