Paraphrasing+Activity+3

=** Paraphrasing Activity 3 **=

For this activity, you will paraphrase an original text on your own. There are 4 parts to this activity:
1. Paraphrase the text below. 2. Post your paraphrase to a free online plagiarism checking site. Example sites are provided: 3. Consider the results of the plagiarism checker, and write an approximately 100-word reflection. 4. Post your paraphrase and reflection on the discussion page.
 * http://www.plagiarismchecker.com/ ||
 * http://plagiarisma.net/ ||
 * https://www.writecheck.com/static/home.html?gclid=CIfYltOsoKsCFW8D4godzTpikg ||

**Text to be paraphrased**

 * **Telecommuting: the dawn of the new workplace **

**Part B ** Concern over security is the primary challenge which companies are facing when considering allowing staff member to use their own mobile devices. Almost 60% of respondents ranked this as the biggest issue, hence the desire to provide staff with secure company-issued laptops. The problem is that many employees find that the installed security software prevents them from using the device efficiently. They prefer the more fluid experience they are used to on their personal devices.

To address this issue, one solution is cloud computing. Cloud computing is where an Internet security company such as //Citrix // hosts the company software in a ‘cloud’ or virtual (online) environment. The cloud hosting company stores and protects the information, rather than it being stored on a device. In order to access company data, employees log on to the cloud using a browser. The advantage of cloud computing is that the information on the cloud can be accessed anywhere with any number of devices, including the iPad (which three quarters of European and North American companies are adopting).

There is an additional, human, concern when companies are considering implementing telecommuting. For some employers, particularly ‘old school’ managers, there is a perception that employees working from home tend to shirk. Having employees in sight confirms their authority. Professor Rockmann says that the research contradicts this, adding that employees who are grateful for the increased independence are actually more productive. Karen Krupshaw, Market Manager for the Washington D.C.-based real estate company //Redfin, // agrees. She says that modern technology allows her to remain connected with her agents, wherever they are, and to see exactly what they are doing.

Source: Mackenzie, I. (2011), //Has Mobile Working Come of Age? // BBC News [online]. Available from: [] [Accessed 30 September 2011] ||