tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200277357716359754.post1018179903955445739..comments2023-08-09T03:37:18.366-04:00Comments on The Ronan Report: Do As I Say Not As I DoBarry P. Ronanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14640174056061435087noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200277357716359754.post-42748178516663533132013-05-20T17:17:44.505-04:002013-05-20T17:17:44.505-04:00Not saying it's not ridiculous, but it may not...Not saying it's not ridiculous, but it may not be appropriate to call out "the government" at large for these kinds of issues. There exists a combination of forces (e.g., union regulations, underfunded agencies, etc.) that lead to demands like "#2 pencil" for forms. For instance, due to union regulations, certain position descriptions at government agencies still cite the need for typewriter proficiency, but say nothing about the need for computer skills; therefore, a worker who cannot, in fact, use MSWord, cannot be disciplined for their inability to perform their job in a modern context. <br /><br />It may be silly that the government makes these requests, but applying a "Why should I have to invest in IT if you use ScanTron forms" approach to argument doesn't really follow.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com