System response time and readiness for task execution - the optimum duration of inter-task delays

The ability of an optimum duration of inter-task system response times (SRT) to aid users in achieving a perfect readiness for task execution is systematically investigated. Three SRT duration conditions, namely, short, medium and long, were applied in a balanced repeated measures design. Medium SRTs are observed to enable the attainment of optimum readiness for task execution.