Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-1
You are very busy at home and at work and are concerned about finding the time to shop for a wedding gift for your cousin. A friend sends you a personal email containing a link to the Overstock website and tells you about the great deals she has found at the website. You consider taking a quick break from work to search for a gift at the website. Additionally, it is really tempting to use the company's high-speed Internet connection to search online for a gift since the Internet access you have at home is much slower.
What should you do about shopping online for a wedding gift while at work?
A) Wait until your supervisor is out of the office, then quickly log on to the Overstock website and search for a wedding gift; after all, who will know?
B) During your lunch break, log on to the Overstock website and search for a wedding gift; no one is hurt when you use a company computer for personal business.
C) Stop working immediately and log on to the Overstock website to search for a wedding gift; the company high-speed Internet connection is so much faster than your connection at home that you will save time in the long run.
D) Carefully review the company's Internet access policies and ask your supervisor for clarification if you have questions; then follow those policies regarding personal use of company computers.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

It is important to follow the company's policies regarding personal use of company computers. Taking the time to review the policies and asking for clarification from a supervisor can avoid any potential consequences or disciplinary action. It is important to prioritize work duties while at work and limit personal use of company resources. Using the company's high-speed Internet connection may be tempting, but it is important to follow the policies set in place to protect the company's resources and ensure productivity in the workplace.