Neehara is an executive at a consulting firm. While in office, she likes browsing the Web and using social networking sites. Which of the following statements is most likely to be true in this scenario?
A) She can continue browsing the sites as she has electronic privacy by default.
B) She will not be in any trouble as her employer cannot monitor her Internet usage.
C) She can continue browsing the sites as they are not illegal.
D) She should continue browsing the sites if her co-workers are also doing the same.
E) She should find out the Internet usage policy of her employer and follow it.

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It is important for employees to be aware of their employer's Internet usage policy and to follow it. Even if browsing the Web and using social networking sites may not be illegal, it may still be prohibited by company policy. Additionally, employers generally have the right to monitor their employees' Internet usage while on the job, so assuming electronic privacy by default (choice A) and assuming the employer cannot monitor Internet usage (choice B) are incorrect. Finally, following the behavior of coworkers (choice D) is not necessarily a wise decision as it may also be in violation of company policy.

Neehara Is an Executive at a Consulting Firm