Mr Steve Cross
[[FOI #25207 email]]
29 January 2010
Our Ref: FOI Review 2010/03 – F0084899
[FOI Request 2010/01 – F0082137]
Dear Mr Cross,
Re: Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 – Request for Information
Thank you for your email which was received by the University on 28 January 2010 timed
20:52 hours requesting a Review of our actions, as detailed below.
“Would it be possible to get a more comprehensive set of figures, I cant help but notice
that some key services are missing, namely:
Developement and Alumni
Library
Corportate Communications
Hospitality
Huntarian
Recruitment and International Office
Language Center
Finance
Purchasing
Registry
and can i ask if the figure quoted for computing is for the whole of IT/Services.
The reason i'm requesting this information is twofold:
1) I'm doing some research into management structures and one of the phenomenon
that I'm investigating is whether because managers are 'working from home' and not
on-site 'managing' their resources including subordinate staff, this leads to
unnecessary bloat and bureaucracy as more managers are recruited at intermediate
levels to cover the responsibilities; and
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2) Because I feel that you have been a little economical with the truth, I wonder exactly
how widespread this practice is and exactly what value I'm getting as a tax payer form
these non-academic staff?”
The University acknowledges receipt of your Request for a Review and confirms that a
response to your request for Review will be sent to you promptly; and in any event not later
than 25 February 2010, as required under the terms of FOISA. The University will contact you
if the University requires any further information.
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