... sanctions, and individual psychological well-being should be part of thetraining process in organizations as much as tech-nical training. In Chapter 12, Mark Griffiths continues to examine the issue ... well-being from a different lens by introducing the concept of Internetaddiction, specifically looking at online pornography, sexually related Internetcrime, and online gambling inthe workplace. ... of the sample.Coding the Narratives The goal of the coding scheme was to capture the major themes andrelationships respondents mentioned in their answers. We developed the coding scheme inductively,...
... participants. The “hype” involving computernetworking often obscures the complex social issues involved. Even thoughthere are downturns inthe high-tech economy, changes inthe Internet applica-tions ... integrating more influencesfrom the outside world — as participants engage in such online diversionsas trading stocks, engaging in multiplayer games, or viewing images oftheir children in daycare. ... as indicated by the R2 values. Four of the attributes of the R2 range from 0.6 to 0.8. The exceptions are ‘relaxing’ and‘harmful to others,’ indicating these attributes were unlikely to influence...
... provided their employees Internet access in the workplace. Forty-six of these companies were inthe service sector,whereas the remaining were inthe manufacturing sector. These companiesranged in ... contain PWU. These are: (1) framing an ‘Internet use A Multidimensional Scaling Approach to Personal Web Usage intheWorkplace 79Copyright â 2004, Idea Group Inc. Copying or distributing in print ... between the two individuals, the level of trust will move back and forth based on the sum of all their interactions.Therefore, the resultant trust level at any point in time is the sum of the sequenced...
... Internet inthe workplace. INTRODUCTIONPrivacy has been defined as the right to be left alone.” Employeessometimes invoke this definition regarding their rights to use the Internet, butanother ... as routine inthe Internetworld as they are inthe physical world for several reasons. First, employees 154 UrbaczewskiCopyright â 2004, Idea Group Inc. Copying or distributing in print or ... employees loading games onto their desktop PCs which may containpotentially harmful viruses or otherwise disturb the computing atmospherewithin the organization. Plugging into the Internet was...
... and rejected that inthe ordinary course ofbusiness” includes anything of interest to the employer’s business. The Courtstated that the exclusion does not apply to the interception of personal ... determine whether alegitimate business justification for the monitoring exists. Here factors such aswhether the employer provided notice to the employee of the monitoring andwhether the level ... willconstitute “intrusion,” courts will look at: the degree of intrusion, the context, conduct and circumstancessurrounding the intrusion, as well as the intruder’s motives andobjectives, the setting into...
... section briefly examines the major issues surrounding Internet gambling inthe workplace. Internet gambling is one of the newer opportunities for gambling in the workplace. There are now a huge ... addressing this issue in the workplace (e.g., monitoring Internet addiction inthe workplace, Internetaddiction work policies, etc.).There are many factors that make Internet addiction inthe workplace seductive. ... dealing with problems thatthey can address with isolated intra-company policies. Rather, Internet abuse in theworkplace is intricately linked to the world outside the company. The sources of the...
... book, Managing Web Usage inthe Work-place, his research has been or will be forthcoming in proceedings including the International Conference on Information Systems, The Annual Meeting of the Academy ... 2002).To further investigate the consequences of personal Internet usage, thischapter defines personal Internet usage as the use of the Internet and e-mail in theworkplace for personal interests.” ... PhD in Business Administration (MIS) from the Universityof Kentucky in 2000, an MS in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University in 1994, and a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering...
... working with dolphins I agree. I think she has an exciting job. C join another pair Discuses these questions. * who else works inthe workplaces in part B?ãWho has the hardest job? The ... bosses on the first day of their new jobs. Check ( ) the things they have to do. Put an X next to the things they don’t have to do C Listen again Complete the sentences.Sally’s working hours ... Dolphin trainerMovie extralumberjackDo you think people like their jobs? Why or why not?What do you think they do on an typical day?Which job would you prefer ? Why?I think the dolphin trainer...
... meaning or scanning it to pick out specific information. Other things to keep in mind are: 1. When choosing texts consider not only their difficulty level, but also their interest or their ... sure that the pupils understand the essential vocabulary they need to complete the task before they begin to read.3. While the children are reading the text, move around the class providing support ... poem. Reading aloud inhibits most pupils and forces them to concentrate on what they are saying as opposed to what they are reading and the meaning is very often lost.Writing In primary schools,...
... started the project and gained greater insight into the intri-cacies of the job, you will be willing at that point to revise the expec-tations accordingly. Be sure to keep the goals challenging, ... themselves into their work, help themfind more of themselves inthe work they do. Here’s the key: if youwant your employees to be motivated to perform at their highest lev-els, then help them ... thinking: This goes beyond profit shar-ing and stock options. It’s about the attitude instilled in others byyou, the manager. Instilling an entrepreneurial mindset requiresemployees to think...
... then let them fill inthe rest. Influencing language The Communications Process Communication is the transmission of information. Let’s just think for a moment or two of how thecommunication ... before the situation occurs again. 2. Ask for self assessment Beginning by asking the person for self-assessment involves them inthe feedback process. Communicating effectively ... see and the body language and physiology of others Auditory These are the sounds we hear, the words spoken and the way that these are spoken Kinaesthetic These are split into Internal...
... unique, one-of-a-kind creativityand out-of -the- box thinking skills. “There is nothing that is a more certain sign of insanitythan to do the same thing over and over and expect the results to be ... thinking: This goes beyond profit shar-ing and stock options. It’s about the attitude instilled in others byyou, the manager. Instilling an entrepreneurial mindset requiresemployees to think ... and innovative thinking:Begin by setting asidetime to brainstorm with employees and investigate innovative andcreative new approaches and ideas. Not only should you supportinnovative thinking,...
... to the printer icon to print it.To move a window to another location on your screen, place your pointer inthe window’s titlebar (the topmost section of the window) and then drag and drop the ... placing the mouse at the beginning, pressing the left button, and moving the pointer across the desired text ( doubleclick tohighlight word by word rather than space by space). Clicking the ... submenu open, click the submenu heading, or open the submenu by moving the mouse pointer to its heading, and then move your mouse pointer off the menu.Opening and Closing Windows from the K MenuOf...
... defects by altering the development of tissues inthe fetus inthe mother’s womb. Other chemicals that harm the fetus are called fetotoxins. If a chemical causes health problems inthe pregnant ... irritation. They may also cause discomfort, coughing, or chest pain when they are inhaled and come into contact with the bronchi (chemical bronchitis). Other chemicals may be inhaled without causing ... concentrations of hazardous substances, selection of the proper respirator, training the worker in its proper use, fitting of the respirator to the worker, maintenance, and replacement of parts when necessary....
... developtheir coping skills and resilience.● There are a wide variety of skillstraining options under the stress management umbrella, includingassertiveness training, leadership skills training, ... timemanagement skills, interpersonal skills training, andrelaxation techniques. These types of courses can beparticularly valuable intraining managers to recognise the early warning signs of stress in their ... Assisting individuals who are experiencing the effectsof stressPreventing or minimising the causes of stressEliminating or reducing sources of stress may be achieved byimproving physical working...