Eppler and Mengis Suggested Five Broad Causes of Information Overload

question 73

Essay

Eppler and Mengis suggested five broad causes of information overload: (a) information characteristics, (b) information technology, (c) organizational design, (d) personal factors and (e) task and process parameters.Which of them is most closely associated with each of the following independent items?
1.anxiety about job performance
2.attempting a task for the first time
3.disagreements about who should be a group leader
4.e-mail forwarded to a smart phone
5.health conditions
6.highly technical information
7.information conveyed via symbols
8.internet searches with very broad terms
9.significant time pressure
10.working with too large a group

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Definitions:

Complications

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Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, often related to atherosclerosis or plaque buildup.

Hip Area

An anatomical region involving the hip joint and surrounding structures, crucial for supporting the body's weight in both static and dynamic postures.

Peripheral Artery Disease

A common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs, causing pain and fatigue, mostly in the legs.