TY - JOUR
T1 - Using distraction-conflict theory to measure the effects of distractions on individual task performance in a wireless mobile environment
AU - Nicholson, Darren B.
AU - Nicholson, Jennifer A.
AU - Parboteeah, D. Veena
AU - Valacich, Joseph S.
PY - 2005
Y1 - 2005
N2 - Mobile wireless computing is changing the way in which people work. It is believed that mobile environments contain various distractions that can affect the performance of knowledge workers. This paper draws on distraction-conflict theory to propose a model that explains the effects of distraction on individual performance in a wireless mobile environment. Initial findings indicated that even a low-level distraction can lead to a reduction in performance. Our findings have important implications for organizations proposing wireless initiatives.
AB - Mobile wireless computing is changing the way in which people work. It is believed that mobile environments contain various distractions that can affect the performance of knowledge workers. This paper draws on distraction-conflict theory to propose a model that explains the effects of distraction on individual performance in a wireless mobile environment. Initial findings indicated that even a low-level distraction can lead to a reduction in performance. Our findings have important implications for organizations proposing wireless initiatives.
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M3 - Conference article
AN - SCOPUS:27544507917
SN - 1530-1605
SP - 33
JO - Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
JF - Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
T2 - 38th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
Y2 - 3 January 2005 through 6 January 2005
ER -