Legal and Ethical Implications of Using Social Media in Human Resource Management

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  • Lu Zhang Lu Zhang, Ph. D. Associate Professor School of Engineering, Technology, and Media National University, 3678 Aero Court, San Diego, CA-92123 (858) 309 3429

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/iji.v2i1.14

Keywords:

Social Media, Facebook, Human Resources, Management

Abstract

Now more than ever we live in a society saturated with technology and media.  We are captured by the technology whirlwind such as the internet, instant messages, emails, and social media such as Twitter and FacebookTechnologies not only are changing the way people live, work, and interact with each other but also the way companies conduct their businesses.  Social media no doubt is one of such technologies that enables companies to market their products and services in new and unique dimensions.  Beyond marketing, social media is also changing the way human resource professionals recruit and select employees.   Recruiting and selecting potential new employees using social media, is gaining popularity.  There are even software programs that capitalize on the information available on social media sites to assist human resources professionals to source, screen, and track job applicants.  Although there are many advantages in using social media networks to assist HR to select and filter job candidates, there are reasons for concerns.  In this paper, we’ll examine the legal and ethical consequences of using social media in the area of human resource management.  

 

Keywords: Social Media, Facebook, Human Resources, Management.

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Published

01.06.2014

How to Cite

Zhang, L. (2014). Legal and Ethical Implications of Using Social Media in Human Resource Management. International Journal of Innovation, 2(1), 65–76. https://doi.org/10.5585/iji.v2i1.14

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