TAKING ON TOO MUCH AT ONCE?

The article discusses the downside of multitasking given the large amount of information available and communication overload that impacts the ability to complete a task. Topics include the increased in processing speed with lack of comprehension, the problems associated with multitasking, and the p...

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Publicado en:Public Management (00333611) Vol. 98; no. 5; pp. 26 - 27
Autor principal: DAVIDSON, JEFFX
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: International City/County Management Association Jun2016
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