Document (#18318)

Author

Kuhlthau, C.C.

Title

¬The influence of uncertainty on the information seeking behavior of a securities analyst

Source

Information seeking in context: Proceedings of an International Conference on Research in Information Needs, Seeking and Use in Different Contexts, 14-16 August 1996, Tampere, Finland. Ed.: P. Vakkari u.a

Imprint

London : Taylor Graham

Year

1997

Pages

S.268-274

Abstract

Reports results of an investigation, involving a case study of an employee as he moves from a career entry position, in the investment industry to one of industry expert on Wall Street. Explores the role played by information in his development and the relationship of uncertainty to the individual's perception of task complexity and information seeking behaviour

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