10 Questions
What are the learning objectives of Chapter 4: Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems?
To understand ethical, social, and political issues raised by information systems
Which case is discussed in the video cases of Chapter 4?
What Net Neutrality Means for You
What is one of the challenges posed by contemporary information systems technology and the Internet?
Protection of individual privacy
What is the specific focus of Instructional Video 1?
The Right to be Forgotten
What is the problem associated with Behavioral Targeting discussed in the text?
Invasion of privacy
Discuss the ethical, social, and political issues raised by information systems in Chapter 4 of the text.
The ethical, social, and political issues raised by information systems in Chapter 4 include net neutrality, Facebook privacy, and data mining for both terrorists and innocent individuals. These issues highlight the challenges and responsibilities associated with information systems.
What principles for conduct can be used to guide ethical decisions in information systems?
Principles for conduct that can guide ethical decisions in information systems include fairness, accountability, transparency, and respect for privacy and intellectual property.
How do contemporary information systems technology and the Internet pose challenges to the protection of individual privacy and intellectual property?
Contemporary information systems technology and the Internet pose challenges to privacy and intellectual property through issues such as data breaches, unauthorized data collection, and the potential for intellectual property theft.
In what ways have information systems affected everyday life according to the text?
The text discusses how information systems have affected everyday life through behavioral targeting, the impact on privacy, and changes in the way individuals interact with technology and the internet.
What is the problem associated with Behavioral Targeting discussed in the text?
The problem associated with Behavioral Targeting discussed in the text is the need to efficiently target individuals while respecting their privacy.
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
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.
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