Ethics, Morals, Policies & Laws
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What is the primary role of laws in society according to Rousseau?

  • To balance individual rights against societal needs. (correct)
  • To enforce ethical standards uniformly.
  • To serve as a moral compass for the community.
  • To promote cultural values above all else.

    • How do laws differ from ethics?

  • Laws and ethics are fundamentally the same.
  • Only laws are enforced by governmental agencies. (correct)
  • Laws are based on cultural values, while ethics are universal.
  • Ethics are defined by specific laws of the country.

    • Which of the following is NOT classified under civil law?

  • Commercial law
  • Family law
  • Labour law
  • Constitutional law (correct)

    • What types of law are included in public law?

    <p>Criminal, administrative, and constitutional law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ownership of intellectual property developed during employment generally belongs to whom?

    <p>The employer of the individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes criminal law?

    <p>Laws addressing harmful activities harmful to society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law category regulates the structure and administration of government agencies?

    <p>Public law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a universal ethical standard?

    <p>Murder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does organizational liability extend beyond?

    <p>Criminal or contract law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence for an organization when an employee commits an illegal act?

    <p>Financial liability for the employer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for an organization to meet due care standards?

    <p>Conducting training on acceptable behaviour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a court assert jurisdiction over an organization accused of wrongdoing?

    <p>If the wrong was committed within its territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do workplace policies play within an organization?

    <p>Function as organizational laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between organizational policies and laws?

    <p>Ignorance of policies is an acceptable defense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'due diligence' imply for organizations?

    <p>Protecting others while maintaining ongoing effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can increase an organization’s liability regarding employee actions?

    <p>Failure to implement due care measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which criterion requires that an organization demonstrates the availability of a policy to employees?

    <p>Dissemination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common technique to ensure comprehension of a policy among employees?

    <p>Quizzes and assessments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does compliance indicate in the context of policy enforcement?

    <p>Employees acknowledged their understanding and consent to follow the policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a criterion for a policy to be enforceable?

    <p>Public opinion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary purpose of uniform enforcement in policy implementation?

    <p>To guarantee that the policy is applied equally to all employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can an organization demonstrate that a policy was sufficiently reviewed by employees?

    <p>By ensuring intelligible distribution for all employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique can be utilized to provide policy content to non-English speaking employees?

    <p>Translating the policy into multiple languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about penalizing employees for policy violations?

    <p>Penalties are enforceable only when all criteria are met.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key distinction between morals and ethics?

    <p>Morals are personal beliefs, while ethics involve group standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does law primarily represent in society?

    <p>A system of rules governing behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes ethics according to M.J. Quinn?

    <p>Ethics is the rational examination of moral beliefs and behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do policies relate to laws?

    <p>Policies can lead to enacting laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a moral claim?

    <p>Lying is wrong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does ethics provide guidance to individuals?

    <p>By offering a set of moral values for decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect does NOT differentiate ethics from morals?

    <p>Ethics relates to law enforcement, while morals are subjective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does not directly reflect a policy?

    <p>It details the consequences of legal actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ethics, Morals, Policies & Laws

    • Morals are personal beliefs about right and wrong.
    • Ethics are standards or codes of behavior expected by a group (nation, organization, profession) an individual belongs to.
    • Policy is the outlines of what a government/company is going to do and what it can achieve for society.
    • Law is a system of rules that tell us what we can and cannot do.
    • Philosophical Views:
      • Morals evaluate the rightness or wrongness of an action or character.
      • Ethics is the philosophical study of morality, a rational examination of people's moral beliefs and behavior.
      • Law is the rules created by society to balance individual rights with societal needs. Laws are enforced by institutions like police and courts.
    • Difference Between Ethics & Laws:
      • Laws carry the authority of a governing body.
      • Ethics are based on a common fraternity and cultural values.
      • Some ethical standards are universal, like prohibiting murder, theft, assault, and arson.

    Types of Law

    • Civil Law: Governs relationships and conflicts between entities and people.
    • Criminal Law: Addresses activities harmful to society.
    • Private Law: Regulates relationships between individuals and organizations (e.g., family, commercial, labor law).
    • Public Law: Regulates government structure and administration (e.g., criminal, administrative, constitutional law).
    • Computer Law: Applies to computer professionals and includes:
      • Contract Law
      • Intellectual Property Law
      • Data Protection Law
      • Computer Misuse Law
      • Computer Evidence

    Policies in the Workplace

    • Organizational Liability: Organizations can be held financially liable for illegal or unethical actions by their employees, even without their authorization.
    • Due Care: Organizations must ensure employees are aware of acceptable/unacceptable behavior and the consequences of illegal/unethical actions.
    • Due Diligence: Organizations must make a valid effort to protect others and maintain this effort continually.
    • Jurisdiction: A court's right to hear a case if a wrong is committed in its territory or involves its citizenry.
      • Long Arm Jurisdiction: extends across countries to draw accused individuals into court systems.

    Policy Versus Law

    • Policy is an organizational law with penalties, judicial practices, and sanctions to ensure compliance.
    • Difference: Ignorance of a policy is an acceptable defense; ignorance of the law is not.
    • Five Criteria for Enforceable Policy:
      • Dissemination: Distribution made available for review.
      • Review: Policy is disseminated in an intelligible form (including for those with disabilities).
      • Comprehension: Employees understand the policy's content.
      • Compliance: Employees agree to comply.
      • Uniform Enforcement: Policy is enforced consistently for all employees.

    Morality: Group Short Task

    • Identify key issues attracting debate among IT Professionals.
    • Describe positions for or against.
    • Discuss the morals of the issue, specifying the context.
    • Examples of issues:
      • Sex Doll technology
      • Black-Hat Hacking
      • Human Tracking (CCTV)
      • Virus/Antivirus Development
      • Denial of Service attacks on competitors
      • Social Media
      • Network Interception
      • Databases (data modification/fabrication)

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    Explore the essential concepts of morals, ethics, policies, and laws through this quiz. Understand the differences between personal beliefs and societal expectations, and examine how laws govern behavior. Test your knowledge of these fundamental ideas and their philosophical implications.

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