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Ergonomics |
the study of how workers physical health is affected by their workplace |
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Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSI): |
when workers repeat movements causing stress on nerves, muscles tendons or other body parts |
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Tunnel Syndrome (CTS): |
the most common MSI in North America caused by long hours of keying at a computer |
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Eye Strain: |
caused by poor lighting |
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Headaches: |
caused by poor air circulation and poor lighting |
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Tiredness or Fatigue: |
caused by poor air circulation, temperature differences or poor lighting |
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Allergies: |
caused by poor circulation and unclean environments |
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Backaches: |
caused by poorly adjusted chairs and bad posture |
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Poor Circulation to the Feet and Legs: |
caused by poorly adjusted chairs and little leg room |
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Computer Virus: |
a computer program that can copy itself and infect a computer without permission or knowledge of the user |
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Anti-Virus Software: |
consists of computer programs that attempt to identify, prevent and eliminate computer viruses |
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The main issues of focus about the impacts of information technology on the environment are: |
Disposal of hardware, recycling of paper and recycling toner cartridges |
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Disposal of Hardware: |
- the biggest problem with computers is the need to upgrade them and dispose older technology - this creates waste that needs to be managed - computers contain mercury, lead and calcium, all which are toxic and can leak into the groundwater if dumped in landfill |
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Recycling of Paper: |
- millions of sheets of paper are printed everyday - once paper is of no use, waste is created |
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Recycling of Toner Cartridges: |
- when the toner cartridge is used up it becomes useless - toner cartridges contain hazardous chemicals that can be harmful to humans and the environment - you cannot dispose of toner cartridges in the trash, it must be taken to a facility |
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Computer Security System: |
has become a major issue in business because millions of internet users can pass information |
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Firewalls: |
deployed as a barrier between a trusted private corporate network and an insecure network, like the Internet |
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Intranet: |
internal network that can only be viewed by members of the organization |
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Log-in and Passwords: |
put in place to ensure that unwanted members cannot enter the network |
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Confidentiality: |
you need to demonstrate this when interacting with colleagues and peers in the work environment so they can trust you |
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Privacy: |
keeping the information confidential, and private |
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Encryption: |
when data is converted in a form called cipher text |
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Cipher Text: |
information that can only be understood by authorized people |
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Biometric Authentication: |
the use of identifying an individual based on the physical characteristics of a person using the aid of information technology |
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There are seven types of Biometrics: |
- signature dynamics - typing patterns - eye scan - finger print recognition - hand or palm print geometry - voice recognition - facial recognition |
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Signature Dynamics: |
based on the way an individual signs their signature |
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Typing Patterns: |
based on the way an individual types |
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Eye Scan: |
when the iris and retina are scanned to determine the identity of the individual |
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Fingerprint: |
where your fingerprints are recognized electronically |
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Hand or Palm Print Geometry: |
hardware is used to identify not only your fingerprints, but also the entire hand or palm |
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Voice Recognition: |
when the individuals voice is compared to a previously recorded voice pattern for verification |
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Facial Recognition: |
when the individuals face pattern is compared to a previous recorded image to confirm their identity |
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Ethics: |
the rules a person sets for themselves about what is right and wrong (not always legal), and they are subjective (unique) |
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Where do peoples ethics come from? |
- family influences - peer influences - past experience - religion - situation |
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Ethical Framework: |
system that a person creates when faced with ethical dilemma, ethical frameworks are deontology and utilitarianism |
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Deontology: |
when a person chooses a behaviour or action based on a set of personal rules of right or wrong |
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Utilitarianism: |
when a person chooses a behaviour or action that will result in good for the greatest number of people affected |
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Social Responsibility: |
the obligation of a business to contribute to societies well being |
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Some Examples of Social Responsibility: |
- environmentally friendly products - safe products - fair treatment of workers - being honest with clients |
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Using Effective Presentation Skills When Delivering an Electronic Presentation: |
Knowing your objective, preparation, controlling nerves, delivery of presentation |
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Microsoft Powerpoint: |
electronic graphical presentation program: - it lets users produce professional-looking presentations - allows you to create different slides or pages electronically |
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Microsoft power point allows you to: |
print slides, outlines and speakers notes |