By now, you have read YouTube CEO says ‘sorry,’ but defends hosting videos with homophobic slurs, published by CNBC on June 10, 2019 and you will continue to conduct your own outside research on the ethical issues associated with choosing how to enforce YouTube’s hate speech policy, and whether or how the policy should be changed.
Put yourself in the shoes of YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki as you continue to analyze this issue and ultimately answer the question, “Should YouTube remove content from its platform when that content includes homophobic and/or racist abuse and harassment, and where should YouTube draw that line?”
Use knowledge you have gained in BA-385 ” business enviroment” to respond to the questions that follow. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments, as well as terminology and concepts from the course, to support it.
Address the following as you answer the question, “Should YouTube remove content from its platform when that content includes homophobic and/or racist abuse and harassment, and where should YouTube draw that line?”
Define YouTube CSRs related to the issue at hand.
Briefly explain alternative courses of action you could take moving forward.
Apply THREE frameworks/course concepts from the textbook and class discussions to justify your decision.
Make your final decision/recommendations. If a company’s or manager’s strategies or actions are involved, what actions should they have taken or should they take now, and why?
