managerial problems was: purpose of a computer to an organization

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To quote from an Exchange Server mailing list:

"There are seldom good technical solutions to managerial problems."

-Walden
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Excellent quote Walden.  I just overheard someone asking our help desk if 
they can track how much time this one individual spends on the internet. 
Granted, we do block inappropriate sites already.

My point is that I don't care if the guy is spending his time doing 
frivolous internet, taking a 2 hour bathroom break, etc it is this:  If 
he's not getting his projects done and it can't be pointed out to be 
because of business distractions (like a temporary change in priorities), 
then tell them to shape up or ship out.  Isn't it the more you know then 
the more you open yourself up to liabilities?  Like, the guy misses 
several days a week.  If I ask why, when I'd rather fire them anyway then 
instead of terminating someone for missing days (be it because they just 
like daytime tv or a health situation) then I'd look like an ogre for 
terminating someone because of a health situation.

Rob Berendt
-- 
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary 
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." 
Benjamin Franklin