Abstract
This study examines electronic surveillance in the workplace, by asking, “Are such practices ethical?” To address this question, classical philosophical and modern psychological approaches to ethics are used. The inquiry begins with the importance of the problem, followed by its evolution and current status. After describing the method of analysis, the article analyzes arguments for and against surveillance. Although there are no easy answers, the “Discussion” section provides a synthesis of the findings and recommendations for best practice. The conclusion summarizes the study, notes its limitations, and offers ideas for future research.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 628-651 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| Journal | Administration and Society |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jul 1 2016 |
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Keywords
- electronic surveillance
- ethics
- workplace monitoring
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Sociology and Political Science
- Public Administration
- Marketing
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Electronic Surveillance at Work : An Ethical Analysis. / West, Jonathan; Bowman, James S.
In: Administration and Society, Vol. 48, No. 5, 01.07.2016, p. 628-651.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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