QUESTION 1

Privacy is an issue due to progress and advancements in information technology. This

development can lead to vast amount of personal information collected for decision-making in

the public and private sectors. In the workplace, employees have the right to their privacy.

However, there are situations where employers can demand some private information from

their employees.

a) Discuss any TWO (2) employee's right to privacy in the workplace.

(5 Marks)

b) Explain TWO (2) situations where employers can have access to employees' private

data.

(5 Marks)

c) Based on the Utilitarian and Immanuel Kantian perspectives, explain the ethics of

protecting employees' privacy in organizations. Provide suitable examples to support

your answer.

(10 Marks)

[Total: 20 Marks]

Privacy is an issue due to progress and advancements in information technology. This development can lead to vast amount of personal information collected for decision-making in the public and private sectors. In the workplace, employees have the right to their privacy. However, there are situations where employers can demand some private information from their employees. a) Discuss any TWO (2) employee's right to privacy in the workplace. (5 Marks) b) Explain TWO (2) situations where employers can have access to employees' private data. (5 Marks) c) Based on the Utilitarian and Immanuel Kantian perspectives, explain the ethics of protecting employees' privacy in organizations. Provide suitable examples to support your answer. (10 Marks) Privacy is an issue due to progress and advancements in information technology. This development can lead to vast amount of personal information collected for decision-making in the public and private sectors. In the workplace, employees have the right to their privacy. However, there are situations where employers can demand some private information from their employees. a) Discuss any TWO (2) employee's right to privacy in the workplace. (5 Marks) b) Explain TWO (2) situations where employers can have access to employees' private data. (5 Marks) c) Based on the Utilitarian and Immanuel Kantian perspectives, explain the ethics of protecting employees' privacy in organizations. Provide suitable examples to support your answer. (10 Marks)