Volume 1 Number 3 2020
Overcoming Data Excess to Improve Decision-Making and Information Systems Plans for Organizational Performance
Proggo Choudhury1*, Nafiz Imtiaz2
Journal of Primeasia 1 (3) 1-7 https://doi.org/10.25163/primeasia.1110403
Submitted: 30 October 2019 Revised: 31 December 2019 Accepted: 06 January 2020 Published: 09 January 2020
Abstract
Background: Organizations face growing information overload because they receive massive data streams from multiple digital sources during the contemporary digital age. Organizations benefit from data as a valuable resource however face challenges because excessive amounts of information create obstacles for managers to make informed choices and disrupt both operational efficiency and organizational success.
Methods: The study acquired place in 2020 through a structured survey which gathered data from 285 participants who represented various organizational positions within multiple industry sectors. The research team used a mixed-method approach which combined survey response analysis with interview-based qualitative data collection. The organization measured its performance through three key indicators which included how fast decisions were made and how accurate they were and how well the organization adapted to changes.
Results: The study showed that 72% of participants encountered regular obstacles because of their large amounts of unorganized data. Organizations that implemented integrated information systems achieved 38% faster decision-making and 42% improvement in strategic alignment. The research identified knowledge management platforms together with decision-support systems and data visualization tools as the most successful methods.
Conclusion: The study demonstrates that organizations need to merge technology solutions with structured procedures and staff empowerment to handle data overload successfully. Organizations that align their information system strategies with business objectives achieve better performance results and can adapt to market changes while staying competitive in fast-moving markets.
Keywords: Data overload, decision-making, information systems, organizational performance, strategies
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