Restriction and Monitoring of Internet use in the Workplace

Running Head : INTERNET IN THE WORKPLACE

Restriction and Monitoring of Internet Use in the Workplace

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Restriction and Monitoring of Internet Use in the Workplace

The Internet is a very powerful medium which can aid employees in being productive in their respective works . At the same time , this medium can be an open invitation to employees to waste time while at the office and within working time . Thus , the problem of regulating and monitoring employees ' Internet usage for non-work related activities faces employers because employees

are defending their activities in the context of privacy . However , employers have the right to restrict and monitor the Internet usage of their employees to prevent cases of Internet abuse from happening

Without a doubt , Internet has many advantages to offer to a company 's operations . The electronic mail (e-mail ) can facilitate faster and efficient communication within the organization . Employers can keep track of their competition by using the search engines . The company also saves costs for the operations because Internet facilitates efficient transfer of data and automation of human tasks . Establishing its own web site can also provide a company a wider reach to their customers from wherever to wherever in the world (Gindin , 1999

However , there are cases wherein employees are tempted to use the Internet for personal reasons within their shift in the office . When work is slow and the bosses are not around , some employees cannot help opening another window to surf clothes online or play games . Other...