Many organizations are using technology to track employees for things such as start-end times and employee. location. Tracking devices such as global positioning systems (GPS) can be attached to company vehicles so employers know exactly where workers are in real time.

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) recently decided to install GPS tracking devices on all maintenance and construction vehicles following reports of high costs for routine maintenance work, such as replacing an electrical outlet, which cost almost \($3000,\) and installing a pencil sharpener, which cost \($143.The\) cost of the GPS tracking devices is reported to be \($300\) 000 a year. It is believed that they will reduce fuel consumption and optimize scheduling. It is also believed that they will help to increase the productivity of workers According to school board chair Chris Bolton, “Tt is important to know where the vehicles are at any time. What it really allows for is better oversight.”

1. Do you think the use of GPS tracking devices is a good use of technology? Explain your answer in terms of the two faces of advanced technology.

2. What effect do you think the GPS tracking devices will have on employees? What effect will it have on the organization?