Internal Security: Issues & Answers

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Security devices are available to protect office information from the risk of loss due to computer crime, acts of God, human error, or corruption. Microcomputer security systems use both hardware and software. Examples of microcomputer access controls are passwords, compartmentalization, error lockout, voice print recognition, fingerprint recognition, palm geometry, magnetic card access, automatic shutoff, time lock, call back, random personal information and more. Data communications controls can include cryptographic transmission and storage of data, scramblers, and dial-back devices. Management should implement procedures well-understood by employees to help prevent loss of information. Office security products available for a variety of applications are identified and shown in photographs.

Security measures, Computer crimes, evaluation, Products, Security, Microcomputer, Security Systems, Applications, Computer Crime

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OA Issues: The Gurus Debate

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Representatives of manufacturing and consulting firms discussed automated office management. There have been studies indicating that half an office work day is wasted, but this is a management problem. Electronic word processing, however, has speeded up the work rate and there is some feeling that productivity will increase in 1984. Industrial engineering techniques for increasing productivity are inappropriate for business because they do not take into consideration human behavior. Japanese techniques, as well as psychodynamics and the quality circle plan may achieve better results. Computers can enhance but not replace good management. Computers can also cause worker insecurity and will change management structure.

Management, Automation, Industrial productivity, Office automation, Quotations, Computer Systems, Management Style, interview, Productivity, Study, Team Approach, Quality Circles, Lecht, Charles, Andrus, Shirley, Olson, Val

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Ergonomics: The Real Issues

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The environment and furnishings of many offices do not support the new technology; and workers in being forced to adapt, are the ones to suffer. Since up to ninety per cent of a company's costs may be for personnel, improvements that increase or remove impediments to productivity should be viewed as worthwhile investments. Springer cautions that the United States should not be rushed into passing the same legislation and regulations as West Germany and Sweden. His reasons include the physical heterogeneity in the United States versus the homogeneity of European countries, the difficulty in enforcing such regulations, and the rapid changes in technology.

Laws, regulations and rules, Work environment, Ergonomics, Design, Computer accessories, Legislative process, Computer Furniture, Human Factors, Government Regulation, Legislation, Regulation

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