The OA End-User: How Little We Know You

Article Abstract:

Dr. Raymond Panko, interviewed on the subject of office automation issues, discusses his classification of office work into Type I and Type II offices. Type I handles routine data processing and word processing while Type II is nonroutine and handles informational tasks performed by management and other knowledge workers. Dr. Panko says it is difficult to measure professional (Type II) productivity to know if office automation for this group pays off, yet he says there are gains in productivity. He believes vendors ought to endow personal computers with decision support and sophisticated financial planning systems. He feels the integrated systems available today sacrifice functionality, and that powerful, personal computers are the way to go to remain functional.

Industrial productivity, Office automation, Office Equipment, Personal Computers, Integrated Systems, interview, Productivity, Panko, Raymond

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Put A Little Humor In Your Management

Article Abstract:

One of the most overlooked characteristics of a successful manager is a sense of humor. An occasional injection of humor can reduce apprehension among employees and increase productivity. More importantly, the human side of the boss becomes apparent to his employees. A manager should practice telling a few of his favorite stories and keep these in his repertoire. Humor can make a boss a better executive.

Humor, Management Style

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Getting Organized Is Not Impossible - Just a Little Time and Effort Can Make a Big Difference for Anyone

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Getting organized at work reduces stress and chaos. Three hours per week is the recommended time to spend to clear out clutter. Suggestions of things to do include buying a small-sized appointment calendar, record all appointments and expenses, set priorities, record routine activities, set up a filing system and other tips. A list of recommended books on the subject is included.

Time management, Career development, Tutorial

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