1. Allowing Social Media at Work: An Unwise or a Smart Act? Suzan Abou Mjahed

2. Social Media Proved to be effective by making the whole world one small country. Recent studies done by Pew Research in January 2014 revealed that : Internet especially social media has no age limitation.

3. Social Media in the Business World Double-edged sword: Improving business A tool for distraction It all depends on how we employ it at work!!!!!!

4. The presence of social media at work is a must for three main reasons: 1.Communication 2.High productivity 3.Banning is a unwise act

5. 1.Communication Between customers and employees: -easy access to information and data -minimize the need for endless emails -”personal shopper” ex: Zappos customers.

6. 2. High productivity 1.Better employees performance 2.Easy contact between workers worldwide 3.Saving money: - hiring online - no training needed

7. 3.Banning : unwise act Presence of smartphones Unaware of it’s benefits Damage to the successful business

8. Refutations: 1.distraction: BUT: provide a well-engaged working environment 2. Low productivity!!! HOWEVER: employees need brainy breaks to press their restart button and be creative…… more productive

9. Conclusion Banning a social media at work will definitely lead to a negative impact. Successful business.: wise use of social media Leaders responsibility to create a creative well engaged environment. Leaders must develop a clear written set of guidelines that employees have to respect.