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What are the learning objectives of Chapter 4: Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems?
What are the learning objectives of Chapter 4: Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems?
Which case is discussed in the video cases of Chapter 4?
Which case is discussed in the video cases of Chapter 4?
What is one of the challenges posed by contemporary information systems technology and the Internet?
What is one of the challenges posed by contemporary information systems technology and the Internet?
What is the specific focus of Instructional Video 1?
What is the specific focus of Instructional Video 1?
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What is the problem associated with Behavioral Targeting discussed in the text?
What is the problem associated with Behavioral Targeting discussed in the text?
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Discuss the ethical, social, and political issues raised by information systems in Chapter 4 of the text.
Discuss the ethical, social, and political issues raised by information systems in Chapter 4 of the text.
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What principles for conduct can be used to guide ethical decisions in information systems?
What principles for conduct can be used to guide ethical decisions in information systems?
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How do contemporary information systems technology and the Internet pose challenges to the protection of individual privacy and intellectual property?
How do contemporary information systems technology and the Internet pose challenges to the protection of individual privacy and intellectual property?
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In what ways have information systems affected everyday life according to the text?
In what ways have information systems affected everyday life according to the text?
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What is the problem associated with Behavioral Targeting discussed in the text?
What is the problem associated with Behavioral Targeting discussed in the text?
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Study Notes
Chapter 4: Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems
- Learning objectives: understanding ethical, social, and political issues related to information systems
Case Study
- Video cases: discussion of a real-life case illustrating the complexities of ethical and social issues in IS
Challenges of Contemporary Information Systems
- One of the challenges: balancing individual privacy and intellectual property protection with the capabilities of contemporary IS technology and the Internet
Instructional Video 1
- Focus: understanding the importance of ethical considerations in IS development and use
Behavioral Targeting
- Problem: invasion of privacy, tracking and profiling of individuals without their knowledge or consent
Ethical, Social, and Political Issues
- Raised by information systems: privacy, security, intellectual property, free speech, and health and safety concerns
Guiding Principles for Ethical Decisions
- Principles: respect for autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, justice, and accountability
Threats to Individual Privacy and Intellectual Property
- Contemporary IS technology and the Internet pose challenges: data collection, tracking, and profiling, and piracy and theft of intellectual property
Impact of Information Systems on Everyday Life
- Effects: changed communication, shopping, and entertainment habits, and increased reliance on digital technology
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Test your knowledge of ethical and social issues in information systems with this quiz based on Chapter 4 of Management Information Systems. Explore cases such as "What Net Neutrality Means for You," "Facebook Privacy," and "Data Mining for Terrorists and Innocents," as well as an instructional video on the "Right to be Forgotten" by Victor Mayer Schonberger. Copyright © 2014 Pearson Education, Inc.
