Ethics Frameworks Quiz

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Which ethical framework emphasizes the greatest good for the greatest number?

Rights approach

Fairness approach

Deontology approach

Utilitarian approach (correct)

What does the Rights approach prioritize in ethical decision making?

Protecting and respecting moral rights (correct)

Environmental sustainability

Consequences of actions

Equality among individuals

Which of the following best describes the Fairness approach?

Treating all individuals equally or fairly (correct)

Enforcing strict rules regardless of outcomes

Ensuring maximum profit for stakeholders

Focusing on the end results of actions

What principle is at the core of the Common Good approach?

Respect and compassion for others Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical framework asserts that actions are right or wrong based on rules?

Deontology approach Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the Utilitarian approach?

Balancing benefits and harms for the majority Signup and view all the answers

In the context of ethical frameworks, what does the term 'deontology' refer to?

Ethics based on duties and rules Signup and view all the answers

Which approach would likely be opposed to actions that cause harm regardless of the potential benefits?

Deontology approach Signup and view all the answers

If a corporation prioritizes environmental sustainability as part of its ethical practice, which framework does this align with?

Utilitarian approach Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical framework might argue that everyone should be treated equally in every scenario?

Fairness approach Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a code of ethics within an organization?

To define what the organization considers ethical behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the acknowledgment of responsibility for actions or results within ethical standards?

Accountability Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an unethical action from an illegal one?

Unethical actions may not adhere to moral standards but can still be legal. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental tenet of ethics?

Profitability Signup and view all the answers

When implementing a decision in an ethical context, what should be considered?

The concerns of all stakeholders involved Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of scripting in ethical discussions?

To guide conversations with considered language Signup and view all the answers

Who is typically responsible for developing a code of ethics within an organization?

Senior management and stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best represents the concept of liability in an ethical context?

A company's obligation to address harm caused to others Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in recognizing an ethical issue?

Identify an ethical issue Signup and view all the answers

Which approach focuses on producing the most good and least harm when evaluating alternative actions?

The utilitarian approach Signup and view all the answers

In the context of ethical decision-making, what should be considered alongside legal implications?

Ethical considerations Signup and view all the answers

Which question best helps identify the stakeholders in an ethical issue?

Who is affected by the ethical issue? Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the fairness approach in ethical decision-making?

To ensure equal treatment of individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following questions is essential for getting the facts in an ethical situation?

What personal values are involved? Signup and view all the answers

When making a decision regarding an ethical issue, what is crucial to consider?

The professional guidelines Signup and view all the answers

What is a powerful response to an ethical issue designed to address inhibiting arguments?

Enabling arguments Signup and view all the answers

How can information systems enhance business processes in a functional area?

By automating data collection and analysis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes business process reengineering?

A complete overhaul of business processes Signup and view all the answers

What is a common organizational response to competitive pressures as identified by Porter’s five forces?

Developing unique products and services Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes business process improvement from business process management?

Business process management is a continuous approach while improvement may be one-time. Signup and view all the answers

How do information technology tools generally respond to business pressures?

By facilitating automated decision-making processes. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of organizational strategies, which advantage is most likely gained through effective use of information systems?

Greater alignment of IT and business strategies Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical factor when organizations counteract the impacts of competitive forces?

Utilizing data analytics to inform strategic decisions Signup and view all the answers

What does information security primarily protect an organization against?

Unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of information Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines a vulnerability in the context of information security?

The probability that a threat will exploit a weakness Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the potential harm, loss, or damage that may occur if a threat is realized?

Exposure Signup and view all the answers

Which concept relates to the protective measures organizations implement against unintentional threats to information systems?

Information security controls Signup and view all the answers

How can physical security contribute to information security?

By restricting physical access to resources Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary roles of information systems in business processes?

Executing the process, capturing data, and monitoring performance. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents data captured by information systems during process execution?

Dates, product numbers, and employee actions. Signup and view all the answers

How do information systems evaluate process performance?

They evaluate information at the process level and instance level. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key function of robotic process automation (RPA)?

Automating repetitive tasks traditionally performed by humans. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the data feedback provided by information systems?

It provides immediate, real-time feedback for timely decision-making. Signup and view all the answers

In context to business processes, which level of monitoring refers to the assessment of a specific instance of a process?

Instance level. Signup and view all the answers

What types of tasks are typically automated through the use of bots in robotic process automation?

Repetitive, rule-based tasks that are predictable. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary concern when implementing robotic process automation within a business?

Decreased employee engagement and morale. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of information systems in business processes?

Evaluating company financial performance. Signup and view all the answers

What does dark data refer to in an organizational context?

Data that is stored but not currently analyzed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential benefit of managing dark data effectively?

Enhanced decision-making capabilities Signup and view all the answers

What challenge may arise from overly rigid knowledge management systems?

They make it difficult to find relevant information. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of e-business and e-commerce, what does B2C stand for?

Business-to-Consumer Signup and view all the answers

What main issue can arise from unstructured knowledge management systems?

Difficulty in locating and applying information Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical factor organizations must balance in knowledge management?

System flexibility and structure Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical challenge might be associated with dark data?

Potential misuse of stored information Signup and view all the answers

How might e-commerce strategies differ in a B2B context compared to B2C?

B2B typically has longer sales cycles. Signup and view all the answers

Why might organizations struggle with trust in knowledge they access?

The source of the knowledge is unclear. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of ethical and legal issues in e-business is crucial for organizations?

To highlight personal data protection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a data warehouse?

To store information for historical analysis. Signup and view all the answers

How does a data mart differ from a data warehouse?

A data mart is designed for specific departments or needs. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT typical for data warehouses?

Real-time processing Signup and view all the answers

What does the integration characteristic of data warehouses imply?

Data from various sources is combined for analysis. Signup and view all the answers

Why might complicated queries be challenging for database performance?

They can slow down transaction processing due to resource use. Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would a data warehouse be preferred over a traditional database?

For aggregating historical data for decision-making. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes online analytical processing (OLAP)?

A technique for summarizing and analyzing large amounts of data. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'nonvolatile' refer to in data warehouses?

Data remains unchanged after it is loaded into the warehouse. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the organizational structure of a data warehouse?

Data is organized by business dimension or subject. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary challenge associated with database systems when answering complex queries?

They limit access to only a few records at a time. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Management Information Systems Course Notes

Course code: ADM 2372
Professor: Mayur Joshi, PhD
Professor email: [email protected]
Copyright information: Copyright protected material, prohibited sharing without permission.

Week 2: Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems (Chapter 2)

Learning Objectives:
- Discuss how information systems enable business processes for single & cross-functional areas.
- Differentiate between business process reengineering, improvement, and management.
- Identify effective IT responses to various business pressures.
- Describe strategies to counter Porter's five competitive forces.
Chapter Outline:
- Business Processes
- Business Process Reengineering, Improvement, and Management
- Business Pressures, Organizational Responses, and Information Technology Support
- Competitive Advantage and Strategic Information Systems
Opening Case: IKEA's use of digital technologies and its strategy alignment.
- Questions: Evaluate IKEA's technology use against their overall strategy. Examine recent innovations and their consistency with the company's strategy.
- Cross-Functional Processes:
- Information Systems & Business processes.
- Robotic Process Automation.
Business Processes:
- Definition: An ongoing collection of related activities that create value for organizations, partners, and/or customers.
- Components: Inputs (resources), Processes, Outputs.
- Efficiency vs. Effectiveness:
Examples of Business Processes (Tables): Provided examples of business processes in accounting, finance, and marketing contexts.
Information Systems and Business Processes: Information systems play vital roles in executing business processes, capturing and storing process data, and monitoring process performance
Importance of Information systems - executing actions, capturing data, and measuring performance.
Robotic Process Automation (RPA): A business process automation system, enabling automation of tasks previously handled by employees.

Week 3: Data and Knowledge Management (Chapter 5)

Learning Objectives:
- Discuss data governance solutions to common data management challenges.
- Assess advantages and disadvantages of relational databases.
- Define and describe Big Data characteristics.
- Explain components needed for successful data warehouse implementation.
- Describe knowledge management system benefits and challenges.
- Understand relational database querying, entity-relationship modeling, and normalization/joins.
Agenda:
- Quiz 1 Review
- Recap on Data, Information, and Knowledge
- Managing Data
- The Database Approach
- Data Warehouses and Data Marts
- Big Data
- Knowledge Management (Appendix on Relational Database Operations not covered)
Recap: Distinguishing Data, Information, and Knowledge:
- Data: raw facts and observations.
- Information: structured data with meaning and use to humans
- Knowledge: the outcome of analyzing information leading to action.
Managing data: Difficulties and Data Governance
- Difficulties: Data increase, data silos, multiple data sources, new data sources, data degradation, data rot, data security, quality, government regulations, unstructured data, big data.
- Data Governance: a comprehensive approach to managing data across an entire organization. It promotes data availability, transparency and use.
Relational Databases: Advantages and Disadvantages, Concepts (Data models, Attributes, Primary keys, Secondary keys, Foreign keys)
Data Warehousing & Data Marts: Repositories for historical data, designed for analysis and decision making. Data marts are more focused and scaled-down versions of data warehouses. Examples for business purposes.
Big Data -Characteristics: Volume, Velocity, Variety
Challenges with Databases: Difficulty in processing large quantities of data (complicated queries).
Describing Data Warehouses and Data Marts (Tables): Data warehouses centralize data from different business functions (e.g., finance, marketing), organized by subjects (as opposed to departmental silos). Data marts are cost-effective scaled-down versions targeting specific business unit needs.
The Data Warehouse Framework Data warehouse components (source systems, data integration, storing data, middleware, management, users).
Relational Databases: Concepts such as Data Models, Attributes, Primary Keys, Foreign Keys, and how to store shared data items properly in more than 1 table to avoid redundancy and data inconsistency.

Additional Topics/Cases

Additional topics covered include, but are not limited to: Ethical, Legal, and Privacy issues in E-commerce and Big Data ; closing case on Pick n Pay; a case about deploying technology to attract fans; week 4 covering E-business and E-commerce; defining and describing Big Data; and various examples of software attacks, like viruses, worms, phishing, and more. Quizzes and Assignment details.

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Test your knowledge of various ethical frameworks with this quiz. Explore concepts like Utilitarianism, Deontology, Fairness, and more as you answer questions focused on ethical decision-making principles. Perfect for students and individuals interested in ethics!