Navigating Ethical Challenges: Practices for Responsible Social Media Recruitment in the Digital Era

Dsouza, Gladys Merlyn (2024) Navigating Ethical Challenges: Practices for Responsible Social Media Recruitment in the Digital Era. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

Preview

PDF (Master of Arts) Download (697kB) | Preview

Abstract

In recent years, social media has changed the way people think. Impacting various industries, including recruitment practices. While this shift has expanded the opportunities, it has introduced ethical problems. This research study aims to explore those ethical dilemmas and provide A literature review covering the definition of recruitment, the digitalization of recruitment processes, the digital tools employed in recruitment, and the impact of social media on recruitment. This research addresses the ethical issues brought about by recruiting through social media. Through the integration of qualitative methods and interviews, and their analysis as a method, this study will unveil intricate moral dilemmas posed by social media. Findings and analysis therefore demonstrate the need for clear consent forms, transparent privacy governance, and ethical practices to mitigate the risks involved. Hence, a significant strength of this study lies in its integration of emerging empirical evidence with theoretical frameworks that can be used to develop recommendations while providing guidelines for responsible use of social media during hiring procedures. In conclusion, this research expands the existing studies, and this investigation offers insights into practical implications that should guide organizational policies and practices within an ever-changing digital landscape.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email MacDonald, Robert UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > Business Ethics H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Human Resource Management Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources > ZA4150 Computer Network Resources > The Internet > World Wide Web > Websites > Online social networks T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering > Telecommunications > The Internet > World Wide Web > Websites > Online social networks H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Human Resource Management > Recruitment
Divisions:	School of Business > Master of Arts in Human Resource Management
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	30 May 2025 10:16
Last Modified:	30 May 2025 10:16
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/7699

Actions (login required)

View Item