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What are the disadvantages of office equipment?

What are the disadvantages of office equipment?

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joseph
I. Cost- initial and maintenance cost of machine are high.
II. Stoppage of work- if the machine break down
III. Obsolescence – machine become outdated due to advancement in technology
IV. Unemployment- machine contribute to unemployment
V. Require skills – some of the machines require trained manpower who may be difficult and expensive to acquire.
VI. Special material – some machine may require special stationery and other materials.
VII. Losses – carelessness of workers may result into an enormous wastage of resources.
joseph rimiru answered the question on November 27, 2017 at 17:51

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