Social Media Use in the Workplace

Supervisor's Name Dear Sir/Madam Please find my research proposal on social media in the workplace below The modern workplace is characterized with the increased use of social media as a means of communication between individuals. Social media is a broad term used to refer to Internet-based tools or sites that enable people to make and remain in contact as well as interact.

As the impact of social media on the workplace is increasing because of the pervasiveness of its use, it is increasingly affecting communications among employers, employees, and job applicants. Moreover, the use of social media in the workplace is affecting how companies promote and manage their reputation and how various stakeholders in the working environment are treating each other. While the increased use of social media in the workplace presents new opportunities, it has raised numerous concerns and questions in relation to its impact on employee and organizational productivity.

Actually, recent statistics show that more than 50% of United States employers are blocking access to social media at the workplace. This research will examine how social media is being used in the workplace, its impact, and the best approach for employers to take in handling its use. Introduction Purpose: The increased use of social media in the workplace has presented numerous opportunities for enhancement of organizational productivity as well as numerous questions and concerns. Regardless of these benefits and opportunities, a huge portion of employers are blocking its use.

This research project will demonstrate why blocking social media is a costly process that does not yield desired results to employers and managers and why its use doesn't necessarily generate adverse effects on organizational productivity. Scope: In order to critically evaluate or discuss the research topic, I will examine the recent trends in the use of social media in the workplace given that it has become pervasive in the contemporary working environment. This will be followed by an evaluation of the effects of this trend in the workplace.

In this case, I will specifically focus on the impact of social media on employee and organizational productivity. The evaluation will be followed by a discussion of the recent trends by employers to block the use of social media in the workplace as a means of ensuring that employees spend their time doing their job. The numerous efforts taken by the National Labor Regulations Board to regulate social media in the workplace will be assessed as well as their impact.

These processes will be geared towards the development of the most effective approach for employers and managers in handling social media use in the workplace, which is the value of the research project. Discussion: Two different methodologies will be used for the purpose of this research i.e. conducting an Internet search to gather information through Google and Online Databases for peer -- reviewed articles and conducting two interviews regarding social media use in the workplace.

The first interview will be conducted on an organization's employer or manager while the second will be carried out on an employee. Conducting an Internet Search through Google engine search and Online Databases Social media in the workplace Opportunities and questions and concerns regarding social media in the workplace The debate about blocking social media The effects of social media NLRB's initiatives to regulate social media in the workplace and their impacts Interviews Employer's interview on impact of social media use on employee and organizational productivity.

Employer's interview on approaches towards handling social media use in the workplace. Employee's interview on perspectives about social media use and its impact. Review and evaluate the collected information from the Internet search and interviews. Prepare a research report based on the reviewed and analyzed information. Conclusion and Recommendation The research project will provide insights regarding social media use in the workplace and recommendations on the best approaches employers can use in handling this trend. Please let me know if you have.