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Dr. Brent Coker, from the Department of Management and Marketing, says that workers who engage in ‘Workplace Internet Leisure Browsing’ (WILB) are more productive than those who don’t. The attraction of WILB, according to Dr. Coker, can be attributed to people’s imperfect concentration. “Short and unobtrusive breaks, such as a quick surf of the Internet, enables the mind to rest itself, leading to a higher total net concentration for a day’s work, and as a result, increased productivity.” However, Dr. Coker says that it is important such browsing is done in moderation, as Internet addiction can have the reverse effect.