Business Unit Test 4

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Ergonomics

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the study of how workers physical health is affected by their workplace

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Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSI):

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when workers repeat movements causing stress on nerves, muscles tendons or other body parts

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Tunnel Syndrome (CTS):

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the most common MSI in North America caused by long hours of keying at a computer

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Eye Strain:

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caused by poor lighting

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Headaches:

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caused by poor air circulation and poor lighting

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Tiredness or Fatigue:

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caused by poor air circulation, temperature differences or poor lighting

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Allergies:

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caused by poor circulation and unclean environments

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Backaches:

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caused by poorly adjusted chairs and bad posture

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Poor Circulation to the Feet and Legs:

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caused by poorly adjusted chairs and little leg room

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Computer Virus:

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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:

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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:

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Disposal of hardware, recycling of paper and recycling toner cartridges

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Disposal of Hardware:

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- 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:

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- 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:

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- 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:

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has become a major issue in business because millions of internet users can pass information

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Firewalls:

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deployed as a barrier between a trusted private corporate network and an insecure network, like the Internet

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Intranet:

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internal network that can only be viewed by members of the organization

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Log-in and Passwords:

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put in place to ensure that unwanted members cannot enter the network

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Confidentiality:

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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:

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keeping the information confidential, and private

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Encryption:

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when data is converted in a form called cipher text

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Cipher Text:

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information that can only be understood by authorized people

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Biometric Authentication:

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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:

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- signature dynamics

- typing patterns

- eye scan

- finger print recognition

- hand or palm print geometry

- voice recognition

- facial recognition

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Signature Dynamics:

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based on the way an individual signs their signature

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Typing Patterns:

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based on the way an individual types

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Eye Scan:

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when the iris and retina are scanned to determine the identity of the individual

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Fingerprint:

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where your fingerprints are recognized electronically

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Hand or Palm Print Geometry:

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hardware is used to identify not only your fingerprints, but also the entire hand or palm

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Voice Recognition:

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when the individuals voice is compared to a previously recorded voice pattern for verification

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Facial Recognition:

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when the individuals face pattern is compared to a previous recorded image to confirm their identity

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Ethics:

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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?

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- family influences

- peer influences

- past experience

- religion

- situation

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Ethical Framework:

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system that a person creates when faced with ethical dilemma, ethical frameworks are deontology and utilitarianism

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Deontology:

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when a person chooses a behaviour or action based on a set of personal rules of right or wrong

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Utilitarianism:

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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:

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the obligation of a business to contribute to societies well being

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Some Examples of Social Responsibility:

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- 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:

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Knowing your objective, preparation, controlling nerves, delivery of presentation

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Microsoft Powerpoint:

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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:

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print slides, outlines and speakers notes