Which of the Following Reduces Information Overload by Increasing the Person's

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reduces information overload by increasing the person's information-processing capacity?

• A) Using a filtering algorithm to screen out incoming email.
• B) Learning speed-reading to read more pages per hour.
• C) Reading summaries of long documents.
• D) Using an assistant to screen out unwanted mail.
• E) All of these increase the person's information-processing capacity.

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Definitions:

Strategic Farsightedness

The ability of individuals or organizations to anticipate and plan for future challenges and opportunities with long-term perspectives.

Strategy-making

The process of identifying and setting the organization's direction by specifying its strategy or direction and making decisions on allocating its resources.

Symbolic Mode

A form of communication or representation that uses symbols, images, or indirect suggestions to express complex ideas or emotions.

Generative Mode

A state of operation or condition where systems or processes are productive, creative, or able to generate new ideas, objects, or productions.