multitasking powepoint

PSYC 310

Multitasking PowerPoint Assignment Instructions

Overview

As an expert in cognitive psychology, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has noted a consistent and continuous drop in productivity during the last year. This pattern came as a shock as the company recently invested millions of dollars in upgrading computer systems and installing the latest communications software so staff can work anywhere, anytime on complex projects.

Instead of having a meeting to discuss the problem, the CEO decided to take a tour of the company. As she walked through the various divisions, she noted that almost every staffer, in addition to their primary work-related software, had several non-work-related programs active on the screen. Half the computer screen was dedicated to their work-related program, while the other half was dedicated to instant messenger, email, shopping (e.g., eBay and Amazon), networking (e.g., Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and fantasy football), and music sites (e.g., Pandora, Spotify, and YouTube). Further, she noted that many employees were on their smartphones while working on projects.

When she confronted several of the employees, they suggested that they were able to get a lot more work done by “multitasking”. The CEO, however, thought otherwise. The CEO would like you to create an engaging presentation investigating this issue. Your presentation should be well done and visually appealing as well as scientifically sound and more text heavy.

Instructions

Create a 12-slide PowerPoint presentation. In your presentation, include the following:

· Cover slide (slide 1)

· Describe three benefits of multitasking and the contexts of the benefits (slides 2-3)

· Describe the limitations of multitasking (slides 4-5)

· Describe the problems associated with multitasking in the context of work efficiency (slides 6-8)

· Note the problem with distractions on task completion and common distractions.

· Provide 3-5 concrete suggestions, related to multitasking, or ways in which the staff can

improve productivity and creativity (slides 9-11)

· Reference slide: include at least three resources including the textbook and two external resources (12).

Note: your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.