Secondly, keystroke allows employers to know how much words have been typed. With that being said, hundreds of words have been monitored and saved by employers. There are many types of keystrokes and they can save all the information a certain employee types and saves within a certain database. Also, they can know how long it took for one to finish a task and the mistakes that are done within the information that is being worked on (McLaughlin 1989). This form of surveillance is seen as covert opposed to overt because not all employees know that the information that is being typed is saved or viewed by those in charge. This can be positive or negative depending on how one views it. It also can be both positive and negative in certain case.
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Overt surveillance is where employees know they are being watched by employers, especially if there are signs that indicate that surveillance is taking place. Also, if cameras are visible and employees have been informed about this method of surveillance. Big Brother theory can also be used when looking at camera surveillance. Big brother theory is the aspect that a group of people are being watched by someone with high power. In this case, it is the workers being monitored by the employer. They can view what the employee is doing at a certain time and they can have full control of all this surveillance in case they need to use it for evidence. For instance, firing an employee due to misconduct caught on tape. Moreover, another way to look at this form of surveillance is sanoptic. This is where employers may keep an eye on one employee to make sure they are doing their job, if they had previous concerns on that specific …show more content…
These cards are used by employees when checking in and out of some workplaces. This form of surveillance is used to track where employees are at all times within the building. It can also be used outside of the building such as parking spots. Many parking spots use that system to allow employees to park within a specific area designated for them (Bryant 1995). For instance, at the University of Windsor, many buildings and parking spots cannot be accessed without a card being scanned to allow them within a certain area. I believe this is an interesting form of surveillance because it allows employers to know if an employee has attended work and where they are, but it does not monitor their actions, only their whereabouts while at
Overt surveillance is where employees know they are being watched by employers, especially if there are signs that indicate that surveillance is taking place. Also, if cameras are visible and employees have been informed about this method of surveillance. Big Brother theory can also be used when looking at camera surveillance. Big brother theory is the aspect that a group of people are being watched by someone with high power. In this case, it is the workers being monitored by the employer. They can view what the employee is doing at a certain time and they can have full control of all this surveillance in case they need to use it for evidence. For instance, firing an employee due to misconduct caught on tape. Moreover, another way to look at this form of surveillance is sanoptic. This is where employers may keep an eye on one employee to make sure they are doing their job, if they had previous concerns on that specific …show more content…
These cards are used by employees when checking in and out of some workplaces. This form of surveillance is used to track where employees are at all times within the building. It can also be used outside of the building such as parking spots. Many parking spots use that system to allow employees to park within a specific area designated for them (Bryant 1995). For instance, at the University of Windsor, many buildings and parking spots cannot be accessed without a card being scanned to allow them within a certain area. I believe this is an interesting form of surveillance because it allows employers to know if an employee has attended work and where they are, but it does not monitor their actions, only their whereabouts while at