result in an additional expense for the company. For example‚ companies may need to change computer software frequently just to keep up with industry trends. Entire computer systems may also need upgrading every year or two. Companies that employ telecommuters may face the additional expense involved with sending a computer technician to a worker ’s home to install new equipment or programs. Effects on Customers Technology can have both a positive and negative effect on your customers. While some
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result in an additional expense for the company. For example‚ companies may need to change computer software frequently just to keep up with industry trends. Entire computer systems may also need upgrading every year or two. Companies that employ telecommuters may face the additional expense involved with sending a computer technician to a worker’s home to install new equipment or programs. Effects on Customers Technology can have both a
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Stalling (2009) Virtual Private Networks (VPN) makes use of encryption and special protocols to provide security for those using the Internet or some other public network to interconnect sites. These public networks provide an access path for telecommuters and other mobile employees to log on to corporate systems from remote sites. The state employees would have to use the VPN to access the DMS by authenticating using their work credentials. IP Security (IPSec) provides the capability to secure
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advancements in technology‚ there are a few negatives. "As a force for change‚ new technology is a double edged sword that can be used to improve job performance or to create stress." (ORGB‚ Nelson/Quick‚ 2nd ed) "For companies which employ telecommuters‚ lack of interaction can be a major problem. This is especially true for projects which require brainstorming or input from several members of a project group. Teleconferencing and virtual reality programs such as Second Life attempt to recreate
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The Benefits of Telecommuting Studies show that telecommuting is gaining popularity with many U.S. employers as they realize the cost benefits offered by telecommuting programs. According to a study conducted by The Dieringer Research Group of WorldatWork (2006)‚ the number of Americans telecommuting at least one day per month has grown by 10 percent in recent years‚ rising from 26.1 million in 2005 to 28.7 million in 2006‚ with roughly 20 percent of the workforce engaging in some type of
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Preface The Impact of Information Technology on the Workforce of the Future To determine the impact of information technology on the workforce of the future‚ I conducted a study using an historical perspective on the use of information technology in the workplace and by the workforce. This study also considered recent trends in workforce management such as telecommuting‚ globalization‚ outsourcing‚ and off-shoring activities. The results of this study revealed that technological advances in office
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With technological advances and the rising popularity of the flexible work environment labeled Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE)‚ the ability to work anywhere and everywhere poses the issue that sensitive company data could be compromised in a telecommuter environment. With an employee’s remote access to company documents‚ email‚ systems and proprietary information‚ there is an elevated risk of equipment theft and security breach. Stakeholders & Their Decision-Making Processes * Executive
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flexible working hours isn’t only good for the employee. There are also many distribute for the company: ‘’By now many companies have figured out the benefits of allowing employees to telecommute. Besides saving a company money on office space‚ telecommuters are often more productive‚ experience less absenteeism‚ and are less likely to be lured away to other jobs.’’ So more employee would work‚ because they can work from their beds if they are sick. Therefore‚ they rather have no excuse not to work
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D. Looking for a mate on an Internet dating-service‚ web site during work day. E. Visiting “adult” websites on your office computer during work day. F. All of the above activities conducted before or after normal work hours. G. For Telecommuters working from home‚ using a computer and internet-access line paid by employer to visit Internet shopping or dating-service site during normal working hours. INTRODUCTION Ethics or Moral Philosophy is a branch of Philosophy that deals with
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Working From Home – Yahoo! and Marissa Mayer Andres Cardona Brian Shannon Julie Girard Keller Graduate School of Management Leadership and Organizational Behavior GM591 Chris Pilkington 4/16/2013 Introduction Yahoo! was founded in 1994 by David Filo and Jerry Yang‚ two Stanford Ph.D candidates‚ as a way for them to keep track of their personal interest on the internet (Yahoo!‚ 2013). Yahoo! saw a lot of success in early years yet has recently been overshadowed by competition‚ such as
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