Influence of Data Pollution on the Execution of Decisions in the Banking Sector of Pakistan

Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, Syed Faizan Haider and Ali Ijaz

Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, 2022, vol. 8, issue 4, 703-718

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of the study was to analyze the existence of information pollution in the banking sector of Pakistan. Worldwide unlimited and without restrictions information production and dissemination have resulted in an information-dense society and information-polluted environment.Methodology: An empirical study of 155 employees in the banking sector was undertaken. The influence of information quality and information quantity has caused information pollution. Eight factors of information quality were taken as independent variables. Decision-making is the key function of leaders and managers in the organization. Therefore, Decision making was taken as a dependent variable to gauge the influence of information pollution in organizations.Findings: The reliability and validity of data have been checked and results show that information influences a positive 37% influence on decision-making. According to the result, information pollution exists in the banking sector of Pakistan.Implications: It is further suggested to investigate the impact of information pollution on the work performance and productivity of organizations.

Keywords: Information Pollution; Decision-making process; Information overload; Information quality (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.26710/jbsee.v8i4.2527

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