Which of these scenarios is a case of misuse of workplace resources?

A: The business collects personal information from its employees as a security measure

B: the business monitors the usage of workplace resources by its employees

C: an employee uses the office internet to check and update the company's web sites, corporate blog, and social networking account

D: an employee uses the office internet to check and update personal web sites, blogs, and social networking accounts

E: an employee uses the office internet to create a presentation for an upcoming corporate event

Answer:d

The correct answer is D. An employee uses the office internet to check and update personal web sites, blogs, and social networking accounts

Explanation:

Misuse of workplace resources occurs as employees of a business or corporation use resources such as furniture, technological devices, information, internet, etc that are exclusive for work for unauthorized purposes or purposes that only benefit them personally. This should be avoided because it affects productivity, it is unethical and also it costs to the company.

Misuse of workplace resources occurs in the case of an employee checks and updates personal websites, blogs, etc. using the internet of the office because this service should be used only for purposes related to the company or workplace. Also, the employee is obtaining a personal benefit and decreasing productivity as it is likely he wastes work-time by doing this.