Task transition and pacing: The role of temporal atypicality, task complexity, and individual time orientation

Chris M. Sterling; Virginie Lopez-Kidwell; Giuseppe Labianca

doi:10.5465/ambpp.2009.44264754

Task transition and pacing: The role of temporal atypicality, task complexity, and individual time orientation

Chris M. Sterling, Virginie Lopez-Kidwell, Giuseppe Labianca

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We investigate experimentally how temporal perception, task characteristics, and individual differences affect pacing and task transitions. 108 individuals were asked to manage task pacing and transitioning by dividing their time equally between two tasks. Pacing and transition errors were higher with atypical starting times, complex tasks, and for individuals with low trait task hurrying. An interaction between task complexity and atypical starting times shows additive effects, suggesting an underlying mechanism of cognitive load. A significant three-way interaction shows high trait task hurrying leads to less error, except when starting times are atypical and tasks are complex.

Original language	English
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5465/ambpp.2009.44264754
State	Published - 2009
Event	69th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, AOM 2009 - Chicago, IL, United States Duration: Aug 7 2009 → Aug 11 2009

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Conference	69th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, AOM 2009
Country/Territory	United States
City	Chicago, IL
Period	8/7/09 → 8/11/09

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Schema
Task pacing
Time

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Management Information Systems
Management of Technology and Innovation
Industrial relations

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