1. Computers in the Workplace
Chapter 6
Computers in the Workplace

2. The Impact on Employment
Technology, and computers, eliminated jobs
… but also, computers created new jobs
The question is: do they create more jobs than they destroy?

3. Changing Skill Levels
The new jobs created from computers are different from the jobs eliminated
Many require a college degree
Many college students today are being prepared for jobs that don’t yet exist

4. Getting a Job Learning about jobs and companies
Learning about applicants and employees

5. Job Dispersal and Telecommuting
Jobs in small towns
Benefits and problems with telecommuting
Restrictions on telecommuting

6. Employee Crime
Embezzlement & fraud
Logic bombs

7. Employee Monitoring Employee’s email Screen monitoring Keyloggers
Recording of telephone conversations
Web activity logs
Physical surveillance – location monitoring