If time management is a useful technique for dealing with stress, negative path coefficients between perceived control over time and the two measures of tension may be expected. Those who perceive that they have control over their time should experience
fewer frustrations and tensions in response to their job (job-induced tension) than those who do not perceive themselves as having such control. Furthermore, those who perceive themselves to have control over time should report fewer physiological symptoms of stress (somatic tension). In effect, those who perceive themselves to have control over time should be healthier employees.