Ethics in Information Technology
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Which of the following is a force changing professional services in the IT industry?

  • Employee turnover
  • Client sophistication (correct)
  • Increased government regulations
  • Technological advancements

Which IT specialist is responsible for managing a company's database?

  • Programmer
  • LAN administrator
  • Systems analyst
  • Database administrator (correct)

What type of industry is the IT industry considered part of?

  • Retail industry
  • Professional services industry (correct)
  • Hospitality industry
  • Manufacturing industry

Which professional relationships must IT workers manage according to the text?

<p>Employers, clients, suppliers, others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which IT specialist is responsible for designing and creating software applications?

<p>Software engineer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which professional relationship must IT workers manage according to the text?

<p>Employers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What force is NOT mentioned as a factor changing professional services in the IT industry?

<p>Regulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which IT specialist is responsible for overseeing the company's local area network (LAN)?

<p>LAN Administrators (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the ability to outsource modules in professional services?

<p>Outtasking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of industry is the IT industry considered part of?

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Study Notes

Ethics in Information Technology

  • Public concern about the ethical use of information technology includes:
    • E-mail and Internet access monitoring
    • Downloading in violation of copyright laws
    • Unsolicited e-mail (spam)
    • Hackers and identity theft
    • Students and plagiarism
    • Cookies and spyware

Importance of Ethics in IT

  • The general public does not understand the critical importance of ethics as applied to IT
  • Important decisions are often left to technical experts
  • General business managers must assume greater responsibility for these decisions by:
    • Making decisions based on technical savvy, business know-how, and a sense of ethics
    • Creating an environment where ethical dilemmas can be discussed openly, objectively, and constructively

Characteristics of IT Professionals

  • Profession is a calling that requires:
    • Specialized knowledge
    • Long and intensive academic preparation
  • Professionals:
    • Require advanced training and experience
    • Must exercise discretion and judgment in their work
    • Their work cannot be standardized
    • Contribute to society, participate in lifelong training, assist other professionals
    • Carry special rights and responsibilities

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Test your knowledge of ethical concerns in information technology with this quiz. Explore topics such as e-mail and Internet access monitoring, copyright violation, spam, hacking, identity theft, plagiarism, cookies, and spyware.

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