Abstract
Information overload, as a result affects individuals’
ability to effectively process the constant flow of
information and perform required tasks. Over decades,
technological advancement has increased the
production of information, leading to increasing levels
of information overload. Recent research propose that
the abundant flow of existing information and how it
interrupts the manner in which people conduct tasks
can affect decision making, productivity and how
individuals perform tasks. The purpose of this study
was to determine the perceived relationship between
information overload and perceived productivity
amongst Information and Knowledge Management
undergraduate students at the University of
Johannesburg (UJ). The sample used consisted of 205
undergraduate Information and Knowledge
management students. The collected statistical data
was analyzed using SPSS software. The data suggests
that the availability of a large number of information
streams does not have a noticeable effect on the
perceived performance of the students in the sample.