Ethical Issues in Information Systems
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What is the term used to describe the gulf between those who have access to modern information and communications technology and those who don't?

  • Net neutrality
  • Information systems
  • Digital divide (correct)
  • Internet censorship
  • What is the principle that Internet service providers (ISPs) should treat all Internet traffic running over their networks the same called?

  • Net neutrality (correct)
  • Digital divide
  • Internet censorship
  • Information systems
  • What role do managers play in the successful implementation and use of information systems, according to the text?

  • A significant role (correct)
  • A minor role
  • An advisory role
  • No role
  • What forms the foundation upon which an organization's systems and applications are built?

    <p>Infrastructure technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is directly linked to the value of information, according to the text?

    <p>Achieving organization's goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to refer to the control or suppression of the publishing or accessing of information on the Internet?

    <p>Internet censorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ethical behavior according to the text?

    <p>Conforming to generally accepted social norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ethics refer to?

    <p>A set of beliefs about right and wrong behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text suggest balancing the use of information about people?

    <p>Balancing the needs of those who want to use the information with the rights and desires of the individuals involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core principle of ethical behavior as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Conforming to societal norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is important when considering ethical behavior regarding data use?

    <p>Balancing the needs of users with the rights of individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does ethical behavior differ from unethical behavior based on the text?

    <p>Ethical behavior conforms to accepted social norms, while unethical behavior does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ethics in Information Systems

    • Ethics is a set of beliefs about right and wrong behavior that conforms to generally accepted social norms.

    Information Systems and Society

    • The use of information about people requires balancing the needs of those who want to use the information against the rights and desires of the people whose information may be used.

    Internet Censorship and Freedom

    • Internet censorship refers to the control or suppression of the publishing or accessing of information on the Internet.

    Digital Divide and Net Neutrality

    • The digital divide describes the gulf between those who do and those who don't have access to modern information and communications technology.
    • Net neutrality is the principle that Internet service providers (ISPs) should treat all Internet traffic running over their networks the same.

    Information Systems and Decision Making

    • The value of information is directly linked to how it helps decision makers achieve the organization's goals.

    Roles and Responsibilities in Information Systems

    • Managers have an essential role to play in the successful implementation and use of information systems, with the role changing depending on the type of IS system being implemented.

    Infrastructure and Systems

    • An organization's infrastructure technology forms the foundation upon which its systems and applications are built.

    Strategic Planning and Project Management

    • Strategic planning and project management are keys to ensuring that the organization is working effectively on the right projects.

    Applying Information Systems

    • Information systems must be applied thoughtfully and carefully so that society, organizations, and individuals around the globe can reap their enormous benefits.

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    Explore the ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding information systems, including beliefs about right and wrong behavior, ethical behavior conforming to social norms, and the use of information. This quiz covers topics related to cybercrime, information system security, and ethics.

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