Interested in a study on workplace interruption? Well I’ve
found one for you.
The University of California and Ohio State University have
a team of researchers who have found that people working in offices find they
are less interrupted when using Instant Messaging at the work place. This is
because it acts as a substitute for forms of communication which may be more
distracting or time consuming. These other forms of communication consist of
telephone calls, face to face interaction, and emails.
Many of the conversations had over Instant Messages consist
of general questions, or setting up times when appropriate to meet to further
discuss an issue. This reduces interruption time, and waiting time for answers.
What do you think? Do you find Instant Messaging more or
less distracting at work?
Personally I love the convenience of it, but need to
remember to turn it off if I need to focus on something.
References:
Ohio State University. (2008, June 4). Instant Messaging
Proves Useful In Reducing Workplace Interruption. ScienceDaily. Retrieved March
11, 2014 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080603120251.htm
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