Multi-tasking is fine for computers but bad for people.

All things considered, people work best when they handle one thing at a time. By working on one thing at a time, rather than multi-tasking, an individual can increase productivity, avoid costly errors, and reduce both mental and psychic strain. A sidebar lists strategies for avoiding multi-tasking...

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Published in:Public Management (00333611) Vol. 78; pp. 4 - 6
Main Author: Davidson, Jeff
Format: Article
Published: International City June 1996
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Summary:All things considered, people work best when they handle one thing at a time. By working on one thing at a time, rather than multi-tasking, an individual can increase productivity, avoid costly errors, and reduce both mental and psychic strain. A sidebar lists strategies for avoiding multi-tasking patterns.