The relationship between information overload and managers decision making process at international NGOs in Gaza Strip
Other Title(s)
علاقة الحمل الزائد للمعلومات بعملية اتخاذ القرار للمدراء في المنظمات الدولية غير الحكومية في قطاع غزة
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
Comitee Members
al-Habel, Wasim Ismail
al-Agha, Wafiq Hilmi
University
Islamic University
Faculty
Faculty of Commerce
Department
Department of Business Administration
University Country
Palestine (Gaza Strip)
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2014
English Abstract
-This study aimed to show the influence of information overload on the decision making process, using the descriptive analytical method to study the influence of information overload represented through three dimensions (email overload, information characteristics and information & communication technology).
The study was applied on INGOs that work in Gaza Strip.
The questionnaire was used as a data collection tool.
The study population was (106) who are all managers (Top and Middle levels Management) in INGOs.
A census has been used for the target population.
Because of the policy of some organizations regarding confidentiality and privacy of work environment, only (86) questionnaires were collected and all were retrieved and analyzed.
Results of the analysis of the questionnaire data demonstrate significant relationship of information overload with the managers‘ decision making process.
The study recommended that the effects of information overload should not be neglected and to keep pace with the latest developments in the world of information technology and communications to facilitate overcome of information overload.
In addition, the organizations were advised to hire specialists in information management, and hiring staff on how to deal with information overload.
Also it was recommended to understand the phenomenon of information overload that should be a part of managers‘ training and education programs especially for those who are identified as being at risk of experiencing overload.
Main Subjects
Topics
No. of Pages
114
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Abstract in Arabic.
Chapter One : Introduction.
Chapter Two : Information and information overload.
Chapter Three : Decision making.
Chapter Four : Previous studies.
Chapter Five : Research methodology.
Chapter Six : Data analysis and discussion.
Chapter Seven : Conclusions and recommendations.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Skaik, Salah Anwar Salah. (2014). The relationship between information overload and managers decision making process at international NGOs in Gaza Strip. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Islamic University, Palestine (Gaza Strip)
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-534956
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Skaik, Salah Anwar Salah. The relationship between information overload and managers decision making process at international NGOs in Gaza Strip. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Islamic University. (2014).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-534956
American Medical Association (AMA)
Skaik, Salah Anwar Salah. (2014). The relationship between information overload and managers decision making process at international NGOs in Gaza Strip. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Islamic University, Palestine (Gaza Strip)
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-534956
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-534956
