In the 1990s (and even before), there was a great deal of discussion regarding the paperless office.

Some industry pundits and futurists predicted that within a short period of time, paper would become a legacy product in many organizations. Yet today the reality seems quite different and, in fact, businesses are consuming and churning out more paper than ever. Do some research on the Web for both contemporary and past articles on this subject.

a. Describe the articles that you found.

b. Compare and contrast their viewpoints.

c. Contact a large organization and a government agency in your area. Do either consider the paperless office to be an objective? If so, what are their plans for achieving it, and is progress being made?

d. What about your own organization or school?

e. What is your own position on this subject? Do you think a paperless office is a viable concept?

Why or why not?