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== =__Instructions__: Add a new page with your extended response by clicking on the new page Action ( Left side of screen) and then create a link to your extended response from your name below. You must click 'edit this page'. Once your pages are set up, start writing your plan followed by your extended response.= =Questions 1 : Explain the importance of routine maintenance of office equipment to ensure the smooth running of a business enterprise. = = = 

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=Bianca Da Costa= =Maria Di Diego= =Giuliana Di Donato= =Chantelle Pacella= =Jessica Page= =Vanessa Taouk= =Kalolaine Vailanu=

Plan: Explain the importance of routine maintenance of office equipment to ensure the smooth running of a business enterprise

Explain What are the __impacts__ of routine maintenance? (__Impacts__: Negative perspective, positive perspective)

How can a business enterprise run better if maintenance is conducted?

Define routine maintenance (routine cleaning of office equipment) Summarize ways to look after equipment and the effects of this.(listing examples) – regular checking -  replace consumables – cleaning – keeping logs – follow guidelines/ policies Explain how this ensures the smooth running of business List examples – what is the issue e.g. meet deadlines – time consuming – communicate internally/ externally – stress levels of employees – increase in work load
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__**Paragraph 2:**__ link each point to the smooth running of a business
 * Point** routine maintenace can reduce the number of equipment faults
 * Explanation** dot points - how to reduce equipment faults:pick equipment eg photocopier, fax, computer
 * example** workplace exapmle (can be poitive or negative)

P- In many organisations, a maintenance program is prepared to ensure the equipment is kept in working order E- Explain maintenance program (things inside, check list) Employee’s responsibilities E- Workplace example P- Employee’s need to report and identify faults in equipment. If the problem is simple such as a paper jam the employee should remove it. However if the fault is a major problem, the employee or responsible person should organise a service of the equipment. E-  ® Explain servicing   ®  process involved  ®  Explain impact on smooth running use of (out of order) etc...  P- General signage and care. Instructions around the organisation help inform and educate employees on how to maintain office equipment during ever use. E-  ® Do’s and Don’ts examples (signs) E-  ® Workplace example Link all paragraph topics back to Q  ®. How will all this ensure smooth running of business and enhance productivity.
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