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Ethics in Information Systems

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What is the primary function of ethics in information systems?

To guide individual behavior and decision-making (correct)

To protect intellectual property rights

To establish technical standards for system quality

To promote social progress through technology

What is a consequence of the development of information technology?

Redistribution of rights and obligations

Equal distribution of power and wealth

Benefits for many and costs for others (correct)

Preservation of traditional social values

What is a new ethical concern raised by the Internet and digital technologies?

Establishing accountability for system consequences

Assembling and integrating customer information

Safeguarding system quality for individual safety

Protecting personal privacy and intellectual property (correct)

What is a potential negative impact of information technology on society?

Committing crimes and threatening social values (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key issue in the development of information systems?

Balancing benefits and costs for different groups (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of ethical issues in information systems?

They are given new urgency by the rise of the Internet and e-commerce (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key concern in the moral dimension of information rights and obligations?

What information can individuals and organizations protect about themselves (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of information systems, what is a challenge in protecting traditional intellectual property rights?

Tracing and accounting for ownership is difficult (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for harm done to individual and collective information and property rights?

Those who can and will be held accountable (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration in the moral dimension of system quality?

Demanding high standards of data quality (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key concern in the moral dimension of quality of life?

Preserving cultural values and practices (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration in the moral dimension of information rights and obligations?

What rights do individuals and organizations possess (A) Signup and view all the answers