Essays on Social Media In The Workplace

American Public University

Social media has been an essential part of our lives, and even it is possible to claim that many of people are addicted to it. It is an addiction that we see a regular in life. The statistics indicate that online messaging, sharing, and other similar activities are very popular in many countries, and these activities are taking most of our times. Many of people carry this addiction to their meetings, their relations, and their workplaces. At first sight, it seems like social media might make workers inefficient at work. Some studies analyze how the use of social media ...

For the purpose of this paper, the contemporary issue of choice is the increased use of social media in the workplace. Technological advancement has made it possible for employees of an organization to easily access their social media platforms such as Facebook and twitter. Currently, most companies have accepted and appreciated social media as a necessity in connecting people. Although initially this vice was banned, the same is not the case today. Many companies have adopted the practice, the extent to which they use such media to advertise their products and services (Zhong, 2016). Through platforms such as Instagram, ...

The impact of social networking in the workplace on every aspect of life is being assessed today. Whether it be family relations, cultural barriers or workplace, social media has influenced each one of these settings. Furthermore, relationships today are determined by the social media presence of an individual. Therefore, its impact on employees and the company as a whole is also a significant topic to discuss and demands considerable attention. Long-term goals for a company are one of its priorities, and improper planning regarding social media usage may ultimately lead to under-achievement. While there is a long list of ...

Research Design and Methodology

Purpose of the Study The study purports to acquire knowledge and explain the correlation between the use of social media by employees and its impact on the company’s image. Thus the study shall put interest on how social media is managed by various sections of employees in an organization. In this study, time allocation will be adopted as the independent variable. This shall entail how time is apportioned and use amongst the various categories of social media. The organization’s image which is described as the company’s public relations will form the basis of the dependent ...