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The following are some of the comments on Alberto Hernandez’s latest blog.
Marianne: 15 hours ago Thanks, Alberto. Your blog is fantastic and so helpful. I just want to say that I have a suspicion that my employer is playing Big Brother*. My boss scans our office with video cameras, keeps a log of all office phone conversations, tracks our location with cell phones and ID cards, and reads our incoming and outgoing e-mail. I think this supervision has gone too far and is outside the range of a responsible business.
Marcel: 12 hours ago In my company, we’re forced to take drug tests whether we like it or not, without warning, and for no good reason. In this suspicious atmosphere, it’s impossible to have a sense of pride and dignity in my work. I can’t understand what’s driving this increase in employee monitoring.
Robert: 6 hours ago I don’t agree with Marcel and Marianne. There’s nothing harmful about these monitoring practices. As an employer, I have the right to know how my employees are using their time. On top of that, I use video cameras only to prevent theft. And I check employee e-mail to watch for any insulting language or racism. Come on—you know it’s only for the employee’s protection. *Big Brother: a reference to George Orwell’s novel 1984, in which an all-powerful government controlled the minds and behavior of its citizens
70. In Marianne’s opinion, her boss is _____.
A. a fantastic and helpful person B. trying to restrict their behavior
C. an irresponsible person D. trying to know them better
71. How does Marcel most probably feel in his company?
A. Thrilled. B. Proud. C. Disrespected. D. Unsuccessful.
72. From the comments we can conclude that _____ must be an employer.
A. Alberto B. Marianne C. Marcel D. Robert
73. What might be the topic of Alberto Hernandez’s latest blog?
A. Workplace privacy. B. Management skills.
C. Employment status. D. Information sources. |