Social Networking Ethical Issues

For the outline of my presentation I will start with the rationale followed by a brief introduction to the topic and definitions of key terms. Following the introduction is the advantages and disadvantages of social networking sites (SNS). After that is the Ethics text review which is a basic introduction to ethics and the theory this presentation is based on. Then I will discuss the ethical implications that social networking sites have and their impacts on organizations and people. Following suite are the recommendations to the ethical issues and a summary to close. And finally, references available for further reading. Slide 4: Rationale of Study Use of the internet and social media has grown substantially over the last decade, and the

An ethical issue as defined by (Business Dictionary, 2015) is a problem or situation that requires a person or organization to choose between alternatives that must be evaluated as right (ethical) or wrong (unethical). Generally, Social networking sites (such as Facebook, LinkedIn, et al.) involve social relations among people who have [and indeed want] some type of relationship or affiliation (Wellman, 1996). Unlike professions social networking sites do not have a code of ethics for its users. Because users are from various cultures it is not an easy task setting a code of conduct for all. Thus brings the issue of ethical implications that are more or less occurring on a daily basis. Addressing the issue is a step towards prevention of these immoral acts. Advantages and Disadvantages of social networking sites
There always the advantages and disadvantage of using anything. Listed are some of the advantages and disadvantages of social networking sites. You never know if simple errors such as not setting proper privacy settings on your profile or account could have undesirable outcomes.
Slide 7: Advantages:
• Connect family and

Ethics plays an important role in upholding standards in any work or social environment. The code of ethics for a certain group of people may differ from others. Ethical Implications of Social Networking
[Theories transgressed or compromised]
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(1) On Organizations
Networking plays an essential role in any organization. In terms of Social Networking sites create opportunities for organizations to gain potential clients and employees. Within organizations or businesses there are challenges and risks faced with employees who also use social networking sites. Organizations that do not have policies on employee behavior via SNS in place risk censored information and defaming comments being disclosed to the public.
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(2) On Individuals Recommendations
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For Organizations
To counteract the ethical issues faced using Social Networking sites the following recommendations were suggested:
• Create Policies governing the use of social networking sites by