A project on understanding the problems created by social networking for the different sections of the work force based on their age, seniority with case studies and a detailed survey, and suggesting HR practises to overcome these hurdles.

1. Organisational Behaviour
Stress Caused by Social Networking in
Organisations
Aakriti Agarwal (13004)
Aarushi Verma (13006)
Aman Budhiraja (13029)
Angad Singh (13037)
Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies

2. • To our generation Social Networking Sites are part of everyday life. Sites such as Linkin,
Facebook, Twitter, and programs such as iChat, AIM, and Adium have revolutionized the ways
in which people communicate.
• e-mail had replaced traditional mailing systems,
• messaging has replaced phone calls and
• wall posting has replaced even e-mails.
• Social Networking Sites bring together resources such as email, instant messaging, etc. in one
place. The convenience of this promotes fast and frequent communication. Facebook, for
example, houses a version of email, instant messaging, quick message posting, discussion
forums, picture albums, calendar and social information updates (mini-feed).
• Social Networking Sites have changed the way individuals communicate with the world,
however, everyday designers are finding new and innovative ways in which they can use the
sites to connect one person to the rest of society.
Introduction

3. Stress
Stress is the body’s reaction to a change that requires a physical, mental or
emotional adjustment or response. Stress can come from any situation or
thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, nervous, or anxious. Stress
need not be just negative, eg. eustress.

4. Social Networking
• Making Connections
• Connecting with friends, family, classmates, customers and clients.
• Social networking can be done for social purposes, business puposes or
both.
• Popular way - Through internet

6. Conclusion
● Both the Groups-A and B felt stressed because of the added responsibility of social networking.
● The age group majorly affected by social networking is the one between 35-45 as they are less likely to handle social
relationships and networking along with their professional life smoothly as compared to ones falling under 35 years
of age.
● A shocking discovery was that LinkedIn which is hailed for its job search ability, actually helped just 4 out of 15
under 45 respondents.
● Almost all of the 45+ employees feel disadvantaged and burdened because of social networking.

7. Case Study
• Hard Working
• Dedication towards work
• Disciplined and well organised
• Cheerful
• Reduced dedication
• Less Concentration
• Impatient
• Tensed
• Stressful and rising pressures
• Family stopped contacting him

8. Conclusion
● Employees should not spend much time on social networking sites
● They should be sincere and dedicated towards completing their work effectively and efficiently.
● The relation between the boss and his subordinate should be such that both of them work together with harmony to
achieve the goals of the company

9. Social Networking Stressful
Incidents
Case 1 :
• Teacher asked to resign from a job
• Posted photographs that showed her drinking alcohol
Case 2 :
• Offered a job at cisco
• His Tweet mentioned “fatty paycheck” at the expense of “hating the work”
• Lost the job before it was even started

10. Case 3:
● Inflammatory tweets
● Got him into some hot water with his boss
● 32,000 chiefs petitioned the team to remove him from the
contract
Case 4:
● Made offensive and insensitive tweets
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11. Cyber-bullying
· hostile e-mail and chats
· embarrassing photos
· inappropriate content
· negative gossip

12. Role of HR
• Clearly define cyberbullying
• Spread awareness
• Cyberbullying redressal cell
• Conclusive evidence.
• Outdoor workshop/ seminars.
• Company blogspot or an online group.
• Strong policies.
• Stringent action