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MGMT 4402 Human Resource Management HR Case Analysis Employee Privacy & Monitoring at Work This case must be typed and completed individually

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MGMT 4402 Human Resource Management

HR Case Analysis

Employee Privacy & Monitoring at Work

This case must be typed and completed individually.  Evidence of group work on this exercise will be considered a violation of our academic integrity policy.  Furthermore, you are strictly forbidden from sharing your answers (i.e. write-up) with anyone currently enrolled, previously enrolled, or to be enrolled in this course in the future.

Required Length

There are no specific length requirements for your write-up.  Generally, a well done write-up for this case is probably about 3-5 pages (double-spaced).

Required Formatting

Generally, documents in Size 12, Times New Roman Font with 1” margins that are double-spaced are easiest for me to read.  If you use references, they must follow the rules detailed in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition.  Please see our formatting document for this case in Canvas and prepare your answers accordingly.

Due Date

This case must be submitted/uploaded through our LMS on or before the due date (11:59 p.m., ET) listed in the course schedule on your syllabus, unless approved otherwise by the  instructor. Late work will not be accepted.

Purpose

This case describes an incident in which a supervisor catches an employee accessing pornographic web sites via the company’s computer.  When he is confronted, the employee argues that the supervisor and the company have violated his right to privacy.  The manager suspends the employee for “using the company’s computer for non-productive personal reasons.”  With greater use of computers with Internet access in the workplace, the issues of personal use and privacy rights have become major concerns for organizations throughout the world.  This purpose of this case is two-fold: (1) to explore the issue of employee Web-use and e-mail management, and (2) to understand employee privacy rights as they relate to e-mail and Web-use.

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Case Questions

 

Read the accompanying case and answer each of the following questions. Write your answers in a  professional manner. Please be sure to number your answers!

1. In your view, did Helen Barnett’s actions invade James Erskine’s right to privacy?  Why or why not?  Defend your answer! (20 points)
2. In your view, was National Insurance justified in suspending Erskine?  Why or why not? Defend your answer! (20 points)
3. Just how common is it for employees to watch pornography at work? (hint: review https:// workology.com/why-do-people-watch-porn-at-work/) (20 points)
4. In your view, should employees have an expectation of privacy in the workplace?  Why or why not?  Defend your answer! (20 points)
5. What should be the key elements of an employee computer and web use policy? (20 points)

 

Notes

 

Proper grammar, mechanics, and style are expected in your work at all times.  Your grade on this case analysis may be reduced by up to 20 points for errors in these areas (depending on their severity).

You are responsible for reviewing the debrief that accompanies this case when it becomes available.  This debrief explains the key takeaways for our case and serves as my overall feedback to you.  If you have specific questions about your grade for this case you must contact me within 7 days of our debrief becoming available or within 7 days of receiving your grade (whichever occurs last).  You will need to explain to me, based on your submitted work as contrasted with the case debrief, why you believe your work should be graded differently.