Which of the following is not a result of information overload?
A) Inability to differentiate between useful and useless information
B) Inability to think deeply about complex situations
C) Lower productivity
D) Inability to respond to every message received
E) Increase in employee stress
Answer: D
Explanation: D) The overuse or misuse of communication technology can lead to information overload, in which people receive more information than they can effectively process. Information overload makes it difficult to discriminate between useful and useless information, inhibits the ability to think deeply about complex situations, lowers productivity, and amplifies employee stress.
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