INTRODUCTION

Google has 70 offices in more than 40 countries. The Google headquarters is in Mountain View,
California, better known as the Googleplex, in 2004. No two google branches are the same,
visitors can expect to find new features at each office.
At the headquarters in Mountain View, there were 11332 employees working at Google, in 2013.
The majority of these were computer engineers.

Data was obtained by:

i) Use of the internet
ii) Use of FAQs

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This SBA has helped me to analyze the organization that I would like to work in the future. I am
happy my teacher, Mr. R. Harrison, has given me this to do. I also thank my friends and teacher
in assisting me in the completion of this School Based Assessment.

Organizational Structure of Google

THE IMPACT OF
GOOGLE
ON SOCIETY

Student Name: Brian Donaldson

Subject: Electrical and Electronic Technology
Teacher: Mr. R. Harrison
School: Manchester High
Territory: Jamaica
Date: April 30. 2015

CARRERS AND REQUIREMNTS

Software Engineer
Responsibilities

Design, enhance, build and deploy system software infrastructure

Minimum Qualifications

BS in computer science or equivalent practical experience

2 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

MS or PhD
4 years work experience, including experience in networking, storage, systems

architecture, compilers, operating systems and/or modeling and analysis.

Strong analytical and coding skills
Excellent communication skills

Hardware Engineer
Responsibilities

Work with cross-functional teams to develop hardware architecture for next generation

systems.
Design, implement, debug and characterize embedded systems geared for mobile

applications.
Lead new design concepts through exploration, prototyping, development, and into mass
production.

Collaborate with other team members, including software, mechanical engineering,

industrial design, and outside partners.

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

15 years of relevant work experience in embedded/mobile system design, hardware

architecture, board design, board bring-up, product NPI.

Experience with low power and battery powered embedded mobile designs.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience and knowledge of broad range of PCB technologies: rigid, flex, hybrid, etc.
Experience in designing with FPGA and RTL Verilog/VHDL coding.
Wearable devices design experience
Design expertise in SoC, memories, power supply, camera, sensors and analog design
Knowledge of Linux, Chrome OS or Android embedded environments.
Knowledge of embedded environments; familiar with microprocessor and microcontroller design.

Norms

Hours are flexible, come in early leave early; come in late leave late.
Quality time is spent checking emails from Google reporting problems.
Engineers group themselves to work on a particular task.
Leave when all work is done for the day.

Codes

1.

Serve Our Users

Integrity

2.

Usefulness

3.

Privacy, Security and Freedom of Expression

4.

Responsiveness

5.

Take Action

Respect Each Other

6.

Equal Opportunity Employment

7.

Positive Environment

8.

Drugs and Alcohol

9.

Safe Workplace

10.

Dog Policy

Avoid Conflicts of Interest

11.

Personal Investments

12.

Outside Employment, Advisory Roles, Board Seats and Starting Your Own
Business

13.

Business Opportunities Found Through Work

14.

Inventions

15.

Friends and Relatives; Co-Worker Relationships

16.

Accepting Gifts, Entertainment and Other Business Courtesies

17.

Use of Google Products and Services

18.

Reporting

Preserve Confidentiality

19.

Confidential Information

20.

Google Partners

21.

Competitors/Former Employers

22.

Outside Communications and Research

Protect Googles Assets

23.

Intellectual Property

24.

Company Equipment

25.

The Network

26.

Physical Security

27.

Use of Googles Equipment and Facilities

28.

Employee Data

Ensure Financial Integrity and Responsibility

29.

Spending Googles Money

30.

Signing a Contract

31.

Recording Transactions

32.

Reporting Financial or Accounting Irregularities

33.

Hiring Suppliers

34.

Retaining Records

Obey the Law

35.

Trade Controls

36.

Competition Laws

37.

Insider Trading Laws

38.

Anti-Bribery Laws

Impact of Technology on Careers

Employment vs. Unemployment
Software Engineering has made people gain jobs but allow others to lose theirs. Here are
some the jobs created since software engineering came into existence:

Digital Video Production

Receptionist
Web Designer
IT Teachers
Newspaper Workers

Here is a list of jobs that became less popular since software engineering came into existence:

Farmer
Factory Worker
Newspaper Reporter

Safety and Health policies

(Below is Googles Health and Safety Policies and was obtained
via:https://docs.google.com/document/d/12kl_Idv5jBBCE4sUn5rynjsRaSsb98brRuoc6Mbuyl
g/edit?hl=en_GB)
For any policy to be effective it must be applied throughout the organisation, this policy applies
to all staff regardless of position or seniority.

Policy Statement

1.

1.1 It is the Organisation's intention to provide and maintain a healthy and safe working
environment for all its employees and for others who work or visit the Organisation's premises.
As well as ensuring that all that is reasonable and practicable is done to prevent personal injury
and to comply with the duties laid upon the Organisation as employer under the Health and
Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and any accompanying regulations.

2.

Objectives

2.1 The Organisation will ensure that management and staff are aware of and accept their
individual and collective responsibilities in the care of health and safety of themselves and
others.

2.2 All members of management and staff are expected to co-operate in the carrying out of this
policy and the Organisation will encourage full participation of all employees in matters
concerning health and safety within the Organisation.
2.3 The Organisation will identify and eliminate or control any situations likely to be hazardous
to health and safety or cause damage to persons and/or equipment.
2.4 The Organisation is responsible for providing the necessary resources for the
implementation of health and safety legislation and the objectives identified in this policy.
2.5 The Organisation also recognizes the right of non-smokers to breathe smoke-free air and is
conscious of its responsibilities to provide a clean healthy and safe working environment.

3.

Responsibility for Health and Safety Matters

3.1 The overall responsibility for the implementation of this policy in health and safety matters
rests with Tom Taylor, Technical Director who will be required to do all that is reasonably
practicable to meet the health and safety standards laid down in this policy and in legislation and
to implement and carry out the policy and its aims set out in this document under the guidance of
senior management.
3.2 Tom Taylor will identify any necessary preventative and protective measures and prioritise
the actions necessary to comply with the relevant legislation and ensure that all staff are aware of
the procedures relating to accident or sickness.
3.3 The additional responsibilities of Tom Taylor shall include:

3.3.1 Updating the Health and Safety Rules for the Staff Manual.
3.3.2 Ensuring that all new members of staff are aware of this policy and any rules.
3.3.3 The systematic assessment of all risks to staff, visitors and others using the Organisation's
premises.
3.3.4 Issue all new members of staff with the Health and Safety leaflet as published by the
Health and Safety Executive.
3.3.5 Provide training and re-training where necessary for staff on health and safety matters.
3.3.6 Ensure that all staff are fully trained to discharge their duties.
3.3.7 Investigate all accidents.
3.3.8 Advise managers on safety policies.
3.3.9 Oversee safety inspections by the Health and Safety Executive and ensure the
Organisation's premises comply with the minimum requirements.
3.3.10 Co-operate with the local Fire Authority and take adequate steps for fire prevention.
3.3.11 Ensure all staff are made aware of the Safety Regulations in the event of a fire.
3.3.12 Appoint Fire Officers and ensure all staff are aware of who they are.
3.3.13 Ensure there are regular drills and that alarm systems are checked on a regular basis.
3.3.14 Appoint an adequate number of First Aiders and ensure they receive the necessary
training to obtain a First Aid Certificate.
3.3.15 Provide a First Aid box and ensure it is adequately stocked at all times.

3.3.16 Ensure that all staff are made aware of who the First Aiders are.
3.3.17 Maintain records of accidents in the Accident Book.
3.3.18 Carry out reporting procedures relating to Health and Safety as required by Statute and
the Health and Safety Executive and other authorities.

3.3.19 Implement and enforce the Organisation's no smoking policy or designate "smoke-free"
areas.
3.2.20 Implement recommendations of risk assessments identified within the Organisation.
3.2.21 Where appropriate consult with Trade Union Safety Representatives on all matters
relating to health & safety.

4.

The Responsibility and Role of Employees

4.1 Whilst the duty to ensure compliance with Health and Safety matters remains with Tom
Taylor, management and staff are expected to take care of the health and safety of their fellow
employees and visitors under their immediate supervision. All members of staff are expected to
observe all hazards and all accidents involving injury which should immediately be reported to
their manager/supervisor or Tom Taylor.
4.2 Every member of staff must acquaint themselves with the rules governing health and safety
within the Organisation and in addition ensure the following:

1.

Report any faulty or hazardous fixtures, fittings, furniture or equipment.

2.

Do not attempt to repair faulty electrical equipment.

3.

Switch off electrical equipment before leaving the building.

4.

Report all accidents involving injury to their manager or supervisor or Tom

Taylor.
5.

Keep all emergency exits, stairs and corridors free of obstructions.

6.

Observe all rules and procedures relating to evacuation of premises during an

emergency.
7.

Ensure the kitchen areas and washrooms are kept clean and tidy.

5.

Emergency Procedures

5.1 In the event of an emergency during normal business hours, all employees are to follow the
procedures set out below:
1.

On the sounding of a fire alarm or other appropriate warning, leave the building

immediately by way of the designated access doors.

2.

Do not risk your personal safety in recovering any personal items or belongings.

3.

Meet at the designated meeting point for your building or department.

4.

Stay together and seek out the most senior member of the group to give further

instructions.
5.

Do not re-enter the building until the alarm or warning has ceased and you have

been advised that it is safe to return.

6.

Stress in the Workplace

6.1 The Organisation recognises and accepts its responsibility to alleviate any excessive pressure
or demands placed on employees, which might cause them to suffer stress, which has a
detrimental effect on their health. This does not include normal and reasonable pressures
associated with a job, which an employee should be able to manage appropriately.
6.2 The Organisation will carry out regular risk assessments to identify, control or eliminate the
risk of stress in the workplace.
6.3 The Organisation will regularly review its risk assessments. This will include monitoring
workloads, monitoring working hours and overtime, monitoring holidays taken to ensure staff
are taking their full entitlement. Ensuring that bullying and harassment is not tolerated within the
workplace, ensuring good communication between management and staff and providing
additional support to employees by either referral to workplace councilors or specialist agencies.
6.4 The Organisation will provide training for all managers and supervising staff in good
management practices and identifying stress indicators.
6.5 In order for the Organisation to monitor stress all employees are expected to do the
following:

1.

Raise and report issues of concern to their Trade Union Safety Representative,

(where applicable) or line manager.

2.

Inform their human resources/personnel department of any concerns relating to

excessive pressures and demands within the workplace.

3.

Inform their human resources/personnel department of any stress related illness

associated either with the workplace or outside the workplace, (e.g. bereavement,
separation etc.).
4.

Accept opportunities for counselling when recommended.

7. Date of Implementation
This policy is effective from 1st March 2004 and shall not apply to any actions that occurred
prior to this date.

Limitations
The lack of sufficient information was due to:

Not much information on Google over the internet.

Summary
Major Findings
Based on the research done, it was found that:

Google software engineers have flexible work hours.

Google has a gym and other interactive features.
Google has made Android (a mobile Operating System) and even made Smart watches
and Smart Glasses.

Recommendations
Google could make the effort to reach out to other countries where there are no offices, since
people from those might desired to work at Google.

Security
Data Security
1. Security Measures
Google will implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect
Customer Data against accidental or unlawful destruction or accidental loss, alteration, or
unauthorized disclosure or access.

2. Google Staff and Sub processors

Google will take appropriate steps to ensure compliance with the Security
Measures by its employees, contractors and Sub processors to the extent
applicable to their scope of performance.

Data Incidents
3. Google will maintain an incident response program appropriate to respond to Data
Incidents. If Google has reason to believe that a Data Incident has occurred, Google will:
(a) promptly investigate and take steps to remediate it, and (b) notify Customer of the
Data Incident as soon as reasonably possible once Google has established the nature of
the Data Incident and taken measures to secure Customer Personal Data against any
imminent harm (consistent with the requirements of law enforcement authorities). Google
will so notify Customer by an email sent to the email address provided by Customer in
the Agreement or by direct Customer communication (e.g. by phone call or an in-person
meeting). Customer is solely responsible for fulfilling any third party notification
obligations.