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The Concept of Information Overload - A Review of Literature from Organization Science, Marketing, Accounting, MIS, and related Disciplines

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Keywords:	Information Management , Knowledge work , Information Overload
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Text type:	working paper
Language:	English
Quality:	double-blind reviewed
Authors:	Eppler, Martin ; Mengis, Jeanne

Abstract:	Based on literature from the domains of organization science, marketing,accounting, and MIS, this review article examines the theoretical basis ofthe information overload discourse and presents an overview of the maindefinitions, situations, causes, effects, and countermeasures. It analysesthe contributions from the last thirty years to consolidate the existingresearch in a conceptual framework, to identify future research directions,and to highlight implications for management.

Citation:	Eppler, Martin, Mengis, Jeanne(2002): The Concept of Information Overload - A Review of Literature from Organization Science, Marketing, Accounting, MIS, and related Disciplines, http://www.knowledgemedia.org/modules/pub/view.php/knowledgemedia-25, [07/06/2008]
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