Performance, accuracy, data delivery, and feedback methods in order selection: A comparison of voice, handheld, and paper technologies

Journal of Organizational Behavior Management

Volumn 27, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 69-107

  Ludwig, Timothy D ^a   Goomas, David T ^b,c  

^a APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Tarrant County College District   (United States)

^c Dean Foods   (United States)

Author keywords

Auditory feedback; Human performance technology; Immediate feedback; Organizational behavior management; Visual feedback

Indexed keywords

EID: 34250815267     PISSN: 01608061     EISSN: 15408604     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J075v27n01_03     Document Type: Article

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