Ergonomics of electronic mail address systems: related literature review and survey of users.
The paper reviews the cognitive ergonomics literature related to electronic mail (e-mail) address design. Based on this information, a survey of 160 users of current e-mail address system was conducted. The aim was to obtain information on likes, dislikes and difficulties associated with e-mail address and to obtain users' suggestions and input for improving the current e-mail address system. The survey results indicated that users want an improved e-mail address system with regard to shorter length, useful information and appropriate presentation of information.
Rau
P L
PL
School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 17907-1287, USA. rau@mis.cycu.edu.tw
Salvendy
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G
D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000458:organization & administration; D006804:Ergonomics; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D014584:User-Computer Interface