Effects of perceived task complexity on the information types needed, information sources and channels used by lawyers

Adewale, Nafisat and Mansor, Yushiana (2014) Effects of perceived task complexity on the information types needed, information sources and channels used by lawyers. In: Information and Communication Technology for The Muslim World (ICT4M), 2014 The 5th International Conference on, 17-18 Nov. 2014, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

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Abstract

Tasks and its features, especially the complexity dimension has been identified as a major drive for information seeking. This study explores the effects of the perceived task complexity and uncertainty on the information types needed and the information sources used by commercial lawyers in Nigeria. A survey method was adopted and data was gathered with the use of questionnaires. The analysis and hypotheses testing was done using the smartPLS 2.0 M3 software. Findings indicate direct positive relationships among the constructs, except for the relationship between perceived task complexity and the information sources consulted by lawyers.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Plenary Papers)
Additional Information:	1692/42796
Uncontrolled Keywords:	perceived task complexity, information needs, information sources, information seeking
Subjects:	Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Library & Information Science Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Library & Information Science
Depositing User:	Dr Yushiana Mansor
Date Deposited:	12 May 2015 11:41
Last Modified:	25 Sep 2017 10:26
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/42796

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