Social Media at Work: Blurred Lines

This interactive lab delves into the ethical challenges employees and organizations face in the digital age, focusing on social media use, workplace professionalism, and maintaining ethical boundaries. The lab begins with Maya’s Facebook post, where she vents about the challenges of meeting deadlines at work, and explores the consequences that arise from her actions.

Through realistic scenarios, reflective activities, and thought-provoking calculations, students will explore how online actions impact team dynamics, organizational reputation, and individual careers.

What’s Included:

• A relatable workplace dilemma involving a social media post gone wrong.
• Writing prompts and decision-based activities that encourage students to think critically about ethical dilemmas.
• Interactive worksheets, including toggling plausible outcomes, ranking priorities, and calculating the hidden costs of social media use.
• Opportunities to craft a social media policy, balancing employee autonomy with organizational needs.

Key Topics Covered:

• Professional boundaries in online behavior
• Consequences of social media misuse in the workplace
• Ethical decision-making in digital spaces
• Understanding tangible and intangible costs of distractions

This lab offers a highly engaging and practical approach to teaching workplace ethics. With a blend of real-world incidents, interactive activities, and actionable takeaways, it equips students with the tools to make thoughtful decisions in digital and professional spaces. Perfect for modern learners, this lab ensures students are prepared for the ethical challenges of the connected workplace.