Hootsuite Uses Social Media to Manage Aspects of the Human Resources Function

Assignment Regulation:

· All students are encouraged to use their own words.

· A mark of zero will be given for any submission that includes copying from other resource without referencing it.

· If the assignment shows more than 25% plagiarism, the students would be graded zero.

Assignment Structure:

A.No	Type	Marks
Assignment-3	Case	5
Total		5

Assignment-3

Please go to Chapter 15 “Interpersonal & Organizational Communication” available in your textbook “Management: A Practical Approach” 7th edition by Kinicki, A., & Williams, B., at the end of the Chapter read Case: “Hootsuite Uses Social Media to Manage Aspects of the Human Resources Function” and answer the following questions:

· Assignment Questions:

Q1. To what extent is Hootsuite's use of social media consistent with recommendations about matching the richness of media to the situation at hand?

Q2. How does Hootsuite's use of social media tend to eliminate barriers to communication? Explain.

Q3. Which of the downsides to social media are occurring at Hootsuite? Explain.

Q3. What are the primary benefits of social media at Hootsuite?

Q4. What does this case teach you about the use of social media in today's organizations? Explain.