Dissertation
Technology mediated interruptions: Examination of task switching and effects on task performance
Washington State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Washington State University
05/2010
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7273/000006074
Abstract
This dissertation addresses a need for theoretical insight to technology mediated interruption (TMI) evaluation and task performance. The theoretical foundation for this work is provided by Stimulus Value Role (SVR) Model from sociology, which articulates how interpersonal relationships develop and literature on working memory literature from psychology. The SVR model provides unique insight to evaluating TMI and task switching, and working memory highlights TMI impact on performance. This dissertation consists of three essays. Essay One is a conceptual paper that theoretically extends Stimulus Value Role Model, which was primarily developed to study evolution of close relationships, and adapts it to the context of online technology mediated environments and TMIs. Essay Two empirically tests the effects frequent TMIs on task performance, which according to SVR Model has been filtered through all stages, and applies it to accounting information systems area. Similarly, Essay Three is also an empirical paper which investigates the influence of TMI urgency on transactive memory systems creation in virtual team context. This research provides implications for information systems (IS) practice and theory in the area of time management, performance evaluation, and interface design.
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- Title
- Technology mediated interruptions
- Creators
- Kamile Asli Basoglu
- Contributors
- Mark A. Fuller (Co-Chair)Joseph S Valacich (Co-Chair)John T. Sweeney (Committee Member)Craig David Parks (Committee Member) - Washington State University, Office of the Provost
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Carson College of Business
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University
- Number of pages
- 119
- Identifiers
- 99901055126501842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Dissertation