Friday, June 19, 2009

Week 3 Blog Post #1 Web Lecture

Metaphors and Culture

The lecture for the week summarizes Workplace surveillance. Workplace surveillance is a very important way for employers and organizations to make sure that employees are properly using their time at work and properly using the technologies and accessories given to them to complete their job functions. From monitoring the internet websites that are visited, to listening to recorded phone conversations and monitoring emails can all be considered workplace surveillance. This is important because though it is nice to be able and socialize with your fellow employees, sometimes side conversations can get a little off topic and carry on, which is poor use for time that the employee is getting paid for by the organization.

1 comment:

  1. I can completely identify woith this concept. unfortuantely whenever management is not presence in any type of work environment people are a little more relaxed. While we can all enjoy a day of work with out the boss around it is still vital that daily tasks remain accomplished in a timely manner and done right.Workplace Surveilance is great because it allows members of the organizaiton to keep their socializing healthy and to a minimum. after all, organizations do not pay us to have social hour. I use this concept at my place of work because at a clothing store, the girls seem to want to chat alot and try on clothes rather than complete tasks necessary to make our organization a sucess. Great post!

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