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Information channel/source selection as a correlate of technical uncertainty in a research and development organization
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In this paper, the authors investigated the relationship between technical uncertainty and the technical decision maker's selection of information channels/sources and found that there is a strong correlation between technical uncertainties and a decision-maker's choice of more efficient information channels or sources.Abstract:
The relationship between technical uncertainty and the technical decision maker's selection of information channels/sources is investigated. A questionnaire survey was conducted among 384 engineers and scientists in a large government R&D organization. Findings indicate a strong correlation between technical uncertainty and a decision maker's choice of more efficient information channels/sources.read more
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