A company monitored its employees' internet usage and found that many were spending work hours on non-work related sites like Facebook and YouTube. While some argue this violates privacy, companies own networks and resources, so monitoring is legal and can help ensure productivity and security. However, companies should have clear policies about monitoring and its purpose to gain employee trust.
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Case 1 - Monitoring Employees on Networks - Unethical or Good Business.docx
A company monitored its employees' internet usage and found that many were spending work hours on non-work related sites like Facebook and YouTube. While some argue this violates privacy, companies own networks and resources, so monitoring is legal and can help ensure productivity and security. However, companies should have clear policies about monitoring and its purpose to gain employee trust.
A company monitored its employees' internet usage and found that many were spending work hours on non-work related sites like Facebook and YouTube. While some argue this violates privacy, companies own networks and resources, so monitoring is legal and can help ensure productivity and security. However, companies should have clear policies about monitoring and its purpose to gain employee trust.