Society and Ethics in IT · Unit 6
Employee Monitoring and Workplace Ethics
Exam-focused notes for Employee Monitoring and Workplace Ethics (Society and Ethics in IT, BIT358): what the TU syllabus asks and how it has actually been tested, with 3 solved past questions from this unit.
What this unit covers
- Necessity of employee monitoring
- Benefits of employee monitoring
- Drawbacks of employee monitoring
- Effects of electronic monitoring on employees
- Ethical considerations in workplace surveillance
- Virtual workplace concepts and examples
Effects of electronic monitoring on employees
Discuss effects of electronic monitoring on employees. [5]
1. Increased Productivity and Accountability - Electronic monitoring creates awareness among employees that their work is being tracked, leading to higher focus and output - Clear performance metrics help identify high performers and areas needing improveme...
Full solved answer →Necessity of employee monitoring
Why is it necessary to monitor employees during their work? What are the benefits and drawbacks of employee monitoring?[10]
Employee monitoring is necessary for several key reasons: 1. Productivity Assurance - Monitoring ensures that employees are utilizing work time effectively and meeting performance targets and deadlines. 2. Quality Control - It helps maintain consistent qual...
Full solved answer →Virtual workplace concepts and examples
Explain virtual workplace with example. [5]
A virtual workplace is a work environment where employees perform their job duties remotely, using digital communication and collaboration tools, without being physically present in a traditional office location. Work is conducted entirely or primarily thro...
Full solved answer →Make Unit 6 stick
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