1. Running Head: GROUP DECISION MAKING PROCESS
Group Decision Making Process: Security Company
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2. Group Decision Making Process 1
Group Decision Making Process
Group decision making is a process whereby individuals collectively arrive at a choice
from available alternatives. Everyone affected by the decision contributes to the outcome of the
choice. The main aim of this form of decision making process is to enhance group cohesion and
practice of democracy. More so, group decisions are more polar and tend to be effective unlike
individual based decisions which could bring forth conflicts of interests. Under normal
procedures, there are policies which cannot be affected by decisions. These policies form the
fundamental basis of any decision to be implemented.
Under normal circumstance social media will remain to be protected. Networking sites
like Twitter and Facebook communicate to a large number of people. The network is not just for
college students but a wider age gap that appreciates internet as a means of communication. In
this case, firms should consider how to modify their policies that will be acceptable by everyone.
Use of technology in various organizations is growing at a rapid stage. This requires a policy
which ensures guidance with concerns to the using of social networking tools while in the
working environment. However, they should consider innovation is on a rapid space thus needed
to take advantage of that to develop quality and safe channels in future. Social networking policy
applies specifically when users of social networking sites try to advance their suspicious ways
with the intention of keeping the private life of other people in danger.
 The general requirements include the following
 Workers should consider protecting confidential information of their customers every
time. Confidential information includes the use of social networking tools by the client.
This would help retain sensitive information intact.

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 Workers of the social networking company should be courteous and professional every
time especially times when they represent the organization. This may include use of
social networking tools to argue in favour of the organization. They should also not make
any defamatory remarks about their clients.
 Workers of the social networking company should be careful when making
advertisements over their organization. This may include statements made through emails
or personal sites concerning the social networking company.
 Workers working in the social networking company should seek advice before
performing any activity. In case they require clarifications, they should inquire from their
superiors who understand better. Concerns should be raised concerning the use of the
social networking tools.
Use of social networking tools while at the company
Use of social networking tools by workers will be subject to identified guidelines:
i. Workers should utilize social networking tools in conjunction with the how they conduct
their business
ii. Workers should not use social networking tools for personal interest except during the
time they are not in office during work time.
iii. Workers should not use social networking tools for activities not related to their job
description.
iv. Workers should not use social discuss policies of the company or practices within the
company with a third party without clearing with the management concerned. Workers

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may discuss practices of the organization with a prospective client but using a private
channel.
v. Workers should not use social networking tools while distributing chain letters.
The company has the rights of monitoring, accessing, retrieving, reading and disclosing
communication by the worker with or without notice to the worker. Accordingly, they should not
be given any rights of privacy in using the social networking tools on facilities that the company
uses. The firm however, will not be obligated in ensuring against authorized access to the use of
social networking sites.
Advertising
1. Workers normally advertise their properties using social networking tool should abide by
the provision as contained in the License Law. The rules give the code of ethics
surrounding the working environment.
2. Workers will comply with the requirements of the Federal especially when using social
networking tools in transmitting messages in electronic form.
3. Workers will avoid using deceptive key words or some devices in driving traffic while at
the internet site.
Collection of information
1. Workers should not collect information connected to the clients through use of social
networking tools unless they information the client or informing consumers over the issue
at hand.

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Emailing
1. Workers should follow the set provisions in the federal act after amending the policy
2. Workers should follow provisions given in the federal Act after amending the policy
3. Workers should ensure that they check clearly any information they send or post via the
social networking site the targeted customer.
4. Workers should print the information posted in the social networking site to validate the
legality of the information in case it interferes with the comfort of people.
Blogging
1. Workers should engage in blogging in relation to the information of their company. They
need to follow policies and procedures given by the code of ethics of the company.
2. In a case the workers want to establish a blog, and then they should consult with their
management to higher an expertise to perform such activity.
Copyright and protected information
1. Workers should not copy received information through the social networking tools
without consent from the author. In a case permission is granted with conditions, they
should adhere to the conditions given.
2. Workers should recognize that the firm owns copyright to organizational information as
contained in the web site. Copy of the information for other use not related to the
company would require consent from the management.

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Policy changes
The company has the rights of changing, modifying or amending the given policy in any manner
accepted by the authorities.
Group Decision Making Flowchart

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http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/Const/page-15.html
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