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What is one of the General Moral Imperatives according to the ACM Code of Ethics?
According to the ACM Code of Ethics, what is one of the Professional Imperatives for ACM members?
What does the ACM Code of Ethics require regarding intellectual property rights?
Which of the following is a key aspect of Organizational Leadership Imperatives as per the ACM?
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In relation to computing and communication resources, what must ACM professionals ensure?
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Why is it important for ACM members to avoid harm to others?
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What should ACM professionals do regarding professional competence?
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What could be a consequence if ACM members do not respect property rights including copyrights and patents?
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How can ACM members demonstrate honesty and trustworthiness?
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What role do ACM professionals play in managing personnel and resources for information system design?
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Study Notes
General Moral Imperatives
- Contribute to society and human well-being
- Avoid harming others
- Be honest and trustworthy
- Be fair and avoid discrimination
- Honor property rights, including copyrights and patents
- Give proper credit for intellectual property
- Respect others' privacy
- Honor confidentiality
Professional Moral Imperatives
- Strive to achieve high-quality, effective, and dignified professional work
- Acquire and maintain professional competence
- Know and respect existing laws related to professional work
- Accept and provide appropriate professional review
- Provide comprehensive and thorough evaluations of computer systems and their impacts
- Honor contracts, agreements, and assigned responsibilities
- Improve public understanding of computing and its consequences
- Access computing and communication resources only with authorization
Organizational Leadership Imperatives
- Articulate social responsibilities of organizational unit members and encourage acceptance
- Manage personnel and resources to design and build information systems that enhance working life quality
Moral and Ethical Problems
- Hacking, cracking, and virus creation are serious crimes that cannot be justified
- Software piracy is morally wrong as it constitutes a violation of someone else's rights
Computer Ethics Awareness and Educational Issues
- Computer ethics education should include:
- Explaining the disruptive potential of individual actions
- Understanding the importance of ethics and lack of laws in computer technology
- Explaining information security and related problems
- Making people aware of the ethical impact of their actions
- Training and education by professionals
ACM Codes of Ethics and Conduct
- As a member: contribute to society, avoid harm, be honest, be fair, honor property rights, give credit, respect privacy, and honor confidentiality
- As a computing professional: strive for quality, acquire competence, know laws, provide review, evaluate systems, honor contracts, improve public understanding, and access resources with authorization
- As an organizational leader: articulate social responsibilities, manage personnel, and design systems that enhance working life quality
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Description
Explore the ethical dilemmas surrounding hacking, cracking, virus creation, and software piracy. Delve into the justifications and moral implications of these actions, as well as the concept of unauthorized software copying as a form of theft.
