Business Management Report: Control and Surveillance in the Workplace

This report, prepared by a group of Bachelor of Business Management students at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, examines the critical issues of control and surveillance in the workplace within a global context. The study delves into the necessity of imperial control in modern organizations, emphasizing its role in establishing direction and achieving strategic objectives. It explores how cyber threats have reshaped company structures, necessitating robust security measures and investments in advanced software. The report also investigates the impact of mechanization and information technology on worker control and productivity, as well as the use of surveillance in management. Furthermore, it discusses the replacement of traditional control methods with approaches that foster better employee-employer understanding. The research includes an analysis of managerial control, the importance of employee training in combating cybercrime, and strategies for preventing website hacking. The findings are supported by references to relevant literature and insights from an interview with a Metro operator employee, providing a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of workplace control and security.