Ethics & Technology | Case / Opinion | Should you be allowed to surf the Web at work?

Should you be allowed to surf the Web at work?  Why or why not?

Students’ answers will vary. 

Surfing the Web at work is a controversial issue. 

Certainly surfing the Web at work can be viewed as wasting company time and money and should be limited. 

On the other hand, employees need to be able to redirect their minds to something other than their work and come back to it with a fresh thought process. 

The biggest issue becomes which Web sites are employees viewing. 



Source: Ghillyer_Business Ethics A Real World Approach 2e

Blowing the Whistle | Is whistle-blowing a good thing?

Is whistle-blowing a good thing?

1. Many individuals, especially the media believe that whistle-blowing is a good thing, not only because it can save an organization millions of dollars, but because it can often prevent substantial harm to consumers. 
2. However, some individuals may argue that whistle-blowers are motivated by money or have egos and a “troublemaker” personality.  Also, some feel that whistle-blowers are “sneaks” or “squealer” who has broken the trust and loyalty of their employer.

Source: Ghillyer_Business Ethics A Real World Approach 2e