Monitoring Employee Behavior (130 points)
Read Case 14.3, “Video Case: IT Ethics in the Workplace,” and then conduct research on monitoring the online behavior of employees in the workplace. In the assignment, address the following questions:
What are the reasons why an employer might monitor the online behavior of employees? How might the organization benefit from this monitoring?
What are the possible consequences of not monitoring such behavior?
What are some of the arguments against employers engaging in such monitoring?
Research vendors that offer employee monitoring software. Summarize the types of solutions they offer and their costs. If you were going to pick one of these to recommend to your organization, or one with which you are familiar, which would you choose? Why?
Your well-written report should be 6-8 pages in length, not including the cover and reference pages. Use academic writing standards and APA style guidelines, citing at least two scholarly references, as appropriate.
