As outlined in the article, Fredrick's of Hollywood is reluctant to remove in-place pc's. Once people have a pc, they are reluctant to go to something they think is less capable or less prestigious than what they have. Then there is the problem with computing power when the network server is down. A stand-alone pc would allow some to continue their operations even if the server was down. Large and small businesses both.
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Network access, with access controls, eliminates the possibility of one worker messing around with someone else's work. In addition, having everyone using the same system with the same access reduces tension in the office. This policy is good for the old employees but makes it harder for new employees to fit in. Of course, the situation might be reversed if the new employees outnumber the old employees and the new systems are less stressful to use. Works Cited O Brien, James.