Trimester 1, 2019 MN501: Ethical Impacts of FoMo on Network Management

This report examines the ethical implications of the Fear of Missing Out (FoMo) phenomenon within the context of network management in organizations. It begins by defining FoMo as a pervasive anxiety stemming from social media use, and explores how it influences individual behavior and perceptions. The report identifies two key ethical issues: the tendency for individuals to perceive others as having better lives, leading to envy and the use of social media for superficial self-presentation; and the prioritization of social media over real-world responsibilities, impacting personal relationships and professional duties. The report evaluates these issues, highlighting the detrimental effects on mental and physical health, and concludes by emphasizing the challenges of detaching from social media addiction. The report references academic sources to support its claims, and it underscores the role of technology, advertising and social media companies in perpetuating FoMo. The report also emphasizes the need for individuals to be aware of and address these issues.