Email Overload

2017 ◽  
pp. 20-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Lúcia Terra
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Training Time ◽  
Email Overload ◽  
Organizational Problem ◽  
Management Techniques ◽  
Technological Options

In this chapter email overload is presented as a component of information overload and some of its causes and consequences are identified. Furthermore, an analysis on the skills required to deal with information overload is made. Then, a critical literature review about the concept of email overload is realized, stressing aspects such as the amount of messages, personal characteristics and skills or technological issues. Solutions for this organizational problem are presented based on relevant case studies from the literature review. Key components to consider in email overload management are also identified, including information management techniques and technological options, training, time management and information behavior (individual and organizational).

Managing Knowledge and Information by Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (04) ◽  
pp. 1450030
Author(s):  
Marzena Świgoń ◽  
Karsten Weber
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Personal Knowledge ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Context Of Learning ◽  
Concept Of Information

The concept of Personal Knowledge and Information Management (PKIM) is based, among others, on two theories: Personal Information Management (PTM) and Personal Knowledge Management (PKM), which hitherto were both subjects of separate studies. Moreover, the concept of PKIM is related to IL, which is a concept of information skills and competences of individuals — a person who manages knowledge has to be information literate. Some of the empirical studies results in the field of PKIM, started in Poland and recently continued in Germany, are presented. As the research method an unstructured questionnaire with open questions was used. Given the results of the survey as well as taking into account the subject literature, the concepts of PIM, PKM, and Information Literacy (IL) seem to be compatible and connected with each other. Our respondents perceive Knowledge and Information as well as knowledge management (KM) and information management (IM) in the context of learning and studying as integrated areas of interests. Although they do see differences between them, interconnections and relations seem more important. Furthermore, KM and IM are recognized as tools of coping with information overload. All aspects that have repercussions on KM and IM are related to three categories: personal characteristics, environment (macro and micro environment), and knowledge and information sources.

Archival Intelligence: Diplomatic Correspondence, Information Overload, and Information Management in Italy, 1450–1650

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filippo de Vivo
Keyword(s):  
Early Modern ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Information Revolution ◽  
Useful Knowledge ◽  
15Th Century ◽  
Processing Information ◽  
Management Techniques ◽  
Modern Information

The rise of permanent diplomacy in the 15th century and the expansion of diplomatic networks in the 16th resulted in a massive surge in correspondence between ambassadors and their masters back home. Historians justly inscribe this phenomenon in the early modern information revolution, but news only turns into information and information into useful knowledge if it is packaged and retrieved for re-circulation. Information overload requires new management techniques, which were honed by chancellors and secretaries. Archives were centres of information long before they became repositories of sources for historians. Focusing on Italy in the period 1450–1650, this article discusses the gathering and circulation of diplomatic letters and dispatches, systems for managing correspondence on receipt, techniques for processing information, and the storage of correspondence in archives. It compares the arrangements adopted in republics and principalities to underline their differences as well as similarities.

Development of public sector information management systems: challenges and promising practices

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 184-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannan Khalid ◽  
Asim Noor ◽  
Javed Iqbal ◽  
Shahid Farid ◽  
Victor Chang
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Information Management System ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Project Integration ◽  
Management Project ◽  
Scope Management

Purpose More and more governmental organizations are switching to information systems to enhance their operations and reduce cost but the development of these systems involves a lot of challenges. This paper aims to find out the challenges that project managers have to face during the development of such systems and the practices they can adopt to address these challenges. Design/methodology/approach To identify the challenges, data have been gathered across six key project management areas. The six targeted key areas are project integration management, project scope management, project time management, project cost management, project human resource management and project communications management. The authors have coordinated with 11 managerial-level IT professionals using semi-structured interviews and have gone through their communication archives. Findings Findings prove that practices such as focusing on cost reduction, informal congregations, trainings and frequent communication between vendor and client help in addressing the challenges. Furthermore, learning from management experiences of the managers can assist managers in similar role to create a pattern of success while working with governmental projects. Originality/value The authors peek into the development life cycle of a public sector project named as prison information management system. The project has encountered numerous challenges and has been accomplished in significantly delayed time than designated.

From the Office

1989 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 27-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Hart
Keyword(s):  
Time Management ◽  
Management Techniques

Time-management Techniques for the Stressed Manager

scholarly journals Who Is the Successful University Student? An Analysis of Personal Resources

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 214-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea M. Stelnicki ◽  
David W. Nordstokke ◽  
Donald H. Saklofske
Keyword(s):  
Student Success ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Future Orientation ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Personal Resources ◽  
University Administrators

A number of factors have been identified in the research literature as being important for student success in university. However, the rather large body of literature contains few studies that have given students the opportunity to directly report what they believe contributes to their success as an undergraduate student. The primary purpose of this study is to explore students’ descriptions of the personal resources that they use to succeed while attempting to reach their goals as well as those personal characteristics or obstacles that keep them from reaching their goals. Prominent themes supportive of student success included having a future orientation, persistence, and executive functioning skills such as time management and organization. Results also demonstrate that stress, inadequate academic skills, and distractions are detrimental to student success in university. This study is unique in that it gathers the content data directly from the population of interest; it is one of the few qualitative studies of undergraduate students’ self-generated perceptions. Implications for university administrators and academic counsellors and directions for future research are discussed.  

Borderline Fields of Information Architecture

2017 ◽  
pp. 1983-2002
Author(s):  
Tibor Koltay
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Information Architecture ◽  
Personal Information Management ◽  
Data Literacy ◽  
Information Professional ◽  
Extended Length ◽  
Complex Relationships

This chapter addresses the complex relationships between information architecture and information overload from the viewpoint of the information professional. It is discussed in the light of information literacy, which cannot be considered without a discussion of other related literacies. Special attention and extended length will be given to data literacy, which is relatively new, but is on the way of gaining particular weight with the growing importance of data-related issues. As borderline fields of information architecture, information overload, the different literacies and personal information management play dissimilar roles. Information overload is the symptom, while well-known approaches and tools of information architecture, information literacy and other literacies, as well as personal information management offer different tools to alleviate these symptoms. Notwithstanding, there is undeniable connection between them, which should be made subject to further research.

Information Overload

2021 ◽  
pp. 1805-1816
Author(s):  
Tibor Koltay
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Information Behavior ◽  
Critical Assessment ◽  
Information Architecture ◽  
Personal Information Management ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Data Literacy

Information overload (IO) appears in varied information-intensive spheres and everyday environments. This chapter defines its nature and types, outlines its history and names its diverse sources. It is underlined that IO is caused by a mix of factors. Measures and tools of preventing the occurrence of information overload and mitigating its symptoms can be technological by using the capabilities of information architecture. The repertoire of social approaches is much broader, because it includes practicing information literacy, engaging in data literacy, applying critical assessment, slow information behavior and Personal Information Management tools.

Addressing Executive Function Using Assistive Technology to Increase Access to the 21st Century Skills

2016 ◽  
pp. 1814-1828
Author(s):  
Brenda Smith Myles ◽  
Jan Rogers
Keyword(s):  
Executive Function ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
General Education ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Materials Management ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Students With Autism ◽  
The Common

Access to the common core and the general education environment are attainable goals for learners on the autism spectrum when their autism is clearly understood and meaningful supports and instruction are in place. This chapter focuses on one area that is often not addressed for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) yet is critical to academic success: executive function. Specifically, this chapter overviews the executive function challenges related to ASD and technology supports in the executive functions areas of (a) information management, (b) materials management, (c) time management, and (d) self-management.

Infoxication 2.0

2009 ◽  
pp. 60-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Benito-Ruiz
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Common Sense ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Future Generation ◽  
Language Learner ◽  
The Other ◽  
Know How ◽  
The One

This chapter reviews the issue of information overload, introducing the concept of “infoxication 2.0” as one of the main downsides to Web 2.0. The chapter describes some of its potential effects on the learner, on the one hand, and puts forward some solutions to deal with the informational and communication barrage worsened by Web 2.0 plethora, on the other. The review of the issue reveals that although the problem of information overload has existed for many years, the massive abundance of fragmented Web 2.0 informational and communicative resources for the language learner might become an obstacle, i.e. it is often difficult to find what’s useful. Two kinds of solutions are identified, those based on common sense and time management, and those based on technology agents such as RSS readers and especially the future generation of RSS mash-up tools. An emphasis is placed on the role of the teacher as the facilitator to provide the know-how on these tools.

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