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Information channel/source selection as a correlate of technical uncertainty in a research and development organization
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Information Channel/source SelectionBusiness IntelligenceDecision AnalysisUncertain ReasoningCommunicationInformation InfrastructureDevelopment OrganizationUncertainty QuantificationInformation Technology ManagementDeep UncertaintyManagementDecision TheoryInformation System PlanningTechnology TransferUncertainty ManagementHigh UncertaintyInformation BehaviorInformation ManagementLarge Government RTechnical Decision MakerOrganizational CommunicationBusinessKnowledge ManagementTechnologyDecision ScienceTechnical Uncertainty
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.