Quiz on Unreal Realities and Technology

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What core issue is Umberto Eco addressing in the quote?

The decline of intellectual discourse in society

The value of Nobel Prize achievements

The equal rights of all individuals to express opinions (correct)

The loss of freedom of speech

How does Eco characterize the situation he describes in the quote?

As a mere inconvenience to established norms

As a temporary phase of social change

As a dangerous trend that undermines intellectualism (correct)

As an empowering movement for the underprivileged

Which phrase best captures Eco's stance on public discourse?

Silencing dissent is never justified

The more voices, the better the dialogue

Idiocy can overshadow informed debate (correct)

Expertise should guide public opinion

What does Eco imply about the nature of rights in his statement?

All individuals have the same rights regardless of intellect Signup and view all the answers

What literary technique is prominent in Eco's use of the phrase 'invasion of the idiots'?

Metaphor Signup and view all the answers

What principle emphasizes acting according to a code of principles in the context of ethics?

Integrity Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is essential for fostering good business ethics according to the outlined outcomes?

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for corporations to improve their business ethics?

To enhance their public image and stakeholder trust Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary outcome related to ethics discussed in the content?

Ethics, morals, law, and integrity should be linked Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the learning outcomes regarding ethics mentioned?

The impact of ethics on consumer behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary trend that heightens the risk of unethical behavior in information technology?

Access to vast amounts of data Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about ethics in the workplace is least likely to promote a culture of integrity?

Allowing flexible adherence to ethical guidelines Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical consideration for ensuring ethical practices in IT?

Integrating ethical standards into IT policy frameworks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a significant challenge related to ethics in information technology?

Technological advancements outpacing ethical guidelines Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is most effective in fostering ethical behavior among IT employees?

Encouraging reporting of unethical practices without repercussions Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Kahoot Links for Test 1 Review

Quiz 1 contains 10 questions (8 multiple choice, 2 matching).
Use the provided Kahoot links for review: https://kahoot.it/challenge/07765, https://kahoot.it/challenge/03072

Unreal & Unreasonable Realities Today

In the 1950s, a person could walk inside a computer. By 2010, computers were beginning to "walk" inside of us.
People lack basic necessities like jobs, shelter, food, healthcare, and drinkable water.
Lack of basic telecommunications services is similar in hardship to other deprivations and may reduce chances of improving situations.
Social media gives idiots a voice once reserved for a private setting.
This has become an invasion of the idiots.

Sensors

Handyscope is the first mobile connected dermatoscope combining smartphone technology with a sophisticated skin cancer screening tool.
Neural dust sensors are attached to nerve fibers in rats and powered by ultrasound.

Mapping IoT Connected Devices

A map visualization of the global distribution of internet of things (IoT) connected devices is presented.

Wearable Devices and Use 2016-2026

Wearable technologies for various parts of the body are displayed in an infographic.

Ethics, Morals, Laws: Learning Outcomes

Ethics, morals, law, virtue/vice and integrity are all related to acting according to a code of principles.
The importance of ethics in the business world is discussed.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and good business ethics are fostered.
Trends that increased risk of using information technology unethically are highlighted.
Ethics in the workplace and IT are discussed.

Part 1: Ethics, Moral and Legalities

Definition of Ethics, Moral, Law, Legal framework, Virtue, Vice, Integrity
Difference between Ethics, Morals, and Law
International experience and case studies

Definitions: Ethics, Moral Values, Virtues, Vices

Ethics: Beliefs about right and wrong behavior within a society.
Moral Values: Personal beliefs about right and wrong, influenced by factors like culture, religion, and experience.
Virtue: A habit of doing what is right (e.g., fairness, generosity, loyalty).
Vice: A habit of doing what is wrong (e.g., greed, envy, anger).

Definitions: Integrity

Integrity: Acting consistently according to personal principles.
The importance of integrity in all situations, especially when others are not looking.
An example involving ethical dilemmas in the workplace is provided.

Difference between Moral Values, Ethics, and Laws

Morals: Personal beliefs about right and wrong.
Ethics: Standards for behavior in groups (e.g., professionals, organizations).
Laws: Rules enforced by legal institutions.

Ethical Dilemmas (1,2,3,4) Problems

Log files, protection/access, need for government regulation
How much protection is enough; algorithm complexity
To bug-fix or not to bug-fix; prioritizing bugs, fairness
How much code to write to prevent misuse; anticipating misuse.
How far to defend customers against data requests; serving customers versus government
How much monitoring is needed for ethical conduct; government regulations, protecting against misconduct.

Part 2: Ethics in the Business World

Need for ethics, corporate ethics (CSR), characteristics of ethics programs
How can management improve business ethics.
Maintaining ethics in business, Sarbanes Oxley, Social Audit
Case studies

Ethics in Business World

Unethical behaviors have had a negative impact on the global economy.
Globalization has created complex work environments across diverse cultures.
Pressure to maintain revenue and profits has led to outsourced work in less ethical conditions.

Corporate Ethics Officer

Essential for providing vision and leadership in business conduct.
A senior manager reporting directly to the CEO.
Responsibilities: ensuring compliance, creating and maintaining the ethics culture, and being the ethics contact person.

To gain the goodwill of the community.
To foster good business practices and operate with stakeholders fairly.
To protect the organization and its employees.
To avoid unfavorable publicity and maintain a good reputation

Characteristics of a Successful Ethics Program

Employees seek advice about ethics issues.
Employees feel prepared to handle situations that could lead to misconduct.
Organization rewards ethical behavior.
Organizations do not reward unethical actions.

How Can Management Improve Business Ethics?

Creating an environment where employees can seek advice, raise issues about business conduct, and report misconduct.
Setting the ethical standard for the organization with a code of ethics.
Following Sarbanes-Oxley Act and similar regulations.
Acting according to high standards of personal/professional integrity.

Code of Ethics in Corporate Organizations

Organizations' statements about key ethical issues, predominant values, and decision making principles.
Applying code of ethics to directors, officers, and employees.
Focusing code of ethics on employees that are most susceptible to ethical risks.
Providing mechanisms for reporting unethical actions.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Passed by U.S. Congress to protect investors from accounting errors & fraudulent practices.
Requires publicly traded companies to have a code of ethics for employees, senior management, and board members.
Section 404 requires annual financial reports to include a statement that the company's financial information is accurate.
Section 406 requires disclosure of the company's code of ethics.

An organization reviews how well it is meeting its ethical and social responsibility goals.
Communicating new goals for the upcoming year with its stakeholders: government agencies, communities, market analysts

Ethics Training for Employees

Encouraging employees to act ethically and report any misconduct.
Showing employees effective ways of reporting incidents.
Reassuring employees that feedback will be acted on and they will not face retaliation.

Ethical Criteria in Employee Appraisals

Treating others fairly and with respect.
Operating effectively in multicultural environments.
Accepting personal accountability for business needs.
Continuously developing themselves and others.
Operating openly and honestly with suppliers, customers, and employees.

Manager's Role in Creating Ethical Environments

Managers must take greater responsibility for ethical decisions.
Making objective decisions based on business savvy and a strong sense of ethics.
Creating a working environment where ethical dilemmas can be openly, objectively and constructively discussed

Ethics in Information Technology: Why?

Huge growth of the internet
Capturing and storing vast amounts of personal data.
Greater reliance on information systems in all aspects of life.
Lack of privacy and security.

Unethical Use of IT: Examples

E-mail and Internet access monitoring at work.
Downloading materials in violation of copyrights.
Unsolicited e-mails.
Identity theft by hackers.
Plagiarism by students.
Using cookies and spyware to track a site's visitors.

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