Biyernes, Mayo 25, 2012

government and morality

!! DISCLAIMER: THIS BLOG IS NOT INTENDED BY THE AUTHOR TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE WHATSOEVER.  IT IS JUST A PRODUCT OF HIS OWN OPINION IN HIS APPRECIATION OF THE ISSUE.



Should social media and internet tools essential in the acceptance of an applicant? Can companies and/or institutions use internet search tools and access to social media accounts in determining the most suitable candidate?

The State recognizes the vital role of information and communications technology (ICT) in nation building; the need to create an information-friendly environment which supports and ensures the availability, diversity and affordability of (ICT) products and services ..... (Republic Act 8792, Sec 2, Declaration of Policy).

                Information technology, as contemplated by the provisions of e-commerce act, has played a vital role in nation building. The advent of modern technology has indeed  been a great impact for a society to attain its full development  in all its aspects be it in the field of telecommunications, infrastructures or even in the field of business. In other words, it has provided a vast solution to so many problems resulting to the rapid growth of society.

                This development in the field of information technology includes the use of social media and internet tools in many aspects of man’s social condition. In the issue at hand as regards the necessity or its being essential in the acceptance of an applicant, I think it is of no debate if one is on the side of the company or institution. Every institution wants to have workers or employees who possess absolute integrity and honesty. In any field of work, if one person possesses this kind of attitude, the employer is at peace that there is no cheating nor anomaly that is happening in his company or place of business. When a person applies in a particular job position, it is of public knowledge that he ought to disclose all his positive qualities and capabilities for him to be qualified  and to convince the employer that he deserves that position. He/she would not include his weaknesses nor negative attitude. No one in his sane mind would provide information that would be detrimental to his reputation. I would not like to sound as if I have no trust in people but in this field of business and employment, all of us would want to have a work place where people collaborate in the highest sense of professionalism and integrity.

                Social media and internet tools are indeed highly essential in the acceptance of an applicant. This should be interpreted, however, not absolutely to the point that we invade other people’s right. There are of course limitations and parameters in its use. Institutions must only confine themselves to what is material to their employment. But if information is gathered questioning the integrity and honesty of one person, it must be taken very strictly.

                Not all people have attained the level of maturity as regards their values. Still many people have their own selfish and personal interests which are dangerous in an employment. This is the reason why institutions, I believe, should resort to other means to ensure and establish peaceful, honest and professional work environment. In the end it would be the people they serve who would benefit from such practice for the common good.

Ryan Danzen Diaz
FINAL BLOG
Summer, 2012
Technology and the Law

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