Understanding Ethical Issues and Frameworks Quiz

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What data collection practice became popular during Covid for monitoring employees' computer activities?

Random data collection throughout the day

Continuous monitoring during and beyond regular working hours (correct)

Weekly reports on computer activities

Intermittent monitoring during office hours

Which behavior is considered a positive one in China's Social Credit System?

Playing loud music in public places

Praising government efforts on social media (correct)

Traffic violations

Not sorting personal waste

What is a characteristic of the opt-out model of informed consent?

Only allows data collection during working hours

Prohibits any collection of personal information without explicit authorization

Allows companies to collect personal information until the customer specifically opts out (correct)

Requires companies to seek permission for each piece of data collected

What type of privacy protection does the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) offer?

Very strong privacy protection Signup and view all the answers

What is required by Canada's anti-spam legislation, Bill C-28, regarding sending emails?

Use of the opt-in model for sending emails Signup and view all the answers

Which organization provides certifications to promote fair and responsible use of information systems?

Association for Information Systems Signup and view all the answers

What kind of data flows are obstructed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU?

Transborder data flows Signup and view all the answers

What must multinational companies operating in the EU comply with in terms of privacy laws?

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Signup and view all the answers

What is a negative behavior according to China's Social Credit System?

Criticizing the government Signup and view all the answers

What is the common good approach in ethics focused on?

Respect and compassion for all individuals Signup and view all the answers

According to the deontology approach, what is the basis for determining the morality of an action?

Whether the action itself is right or wrong Signup and view all the answers

What are some fundamental principles of ethics in the corporate environment?

Responsibility, accountability, and liability Signup and view all the answers

What are some common ethical issues related to information technology?

Privacy issues, accuracy issues, property issues Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'privacy' encompass?

The right to be left alone and free of unreasonable personal intrusions Signup and view all the answers

Who conducts electronic surveillance according to the text?

Employers, governments, and other institutions Signup and view all the answers

Which technology allows for geotagging images and videos?

Smartphones with GPS capabilities Signup and view all the answers

'Legal vs. ethical' refers to the comparison between which two concepts?

'Legality' and 'morality' Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the ethical frameworks discussed in the text?

The virtue ethics approach Signup and view all the answers

Which approach states that an ethical action is the one that best protects and respects the rights of the affected parties?

The rights approach Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a right mentioned in the text that is protected by the rights approach?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the fairness approach?

Ethical actions must always prioritize the utilitarian approach Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential example of an ethical issue regarding the fairness approach?

Whether CEO salaries are fair compared to other employees Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a party that the utilitarian approach considers when determining the ethical corporate action?

Government regulators Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about ethics is true according to the text?

What is unethical is not necessarily illegal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the utilitarian approach?

An ethical action must prioritize the rights of the individual Signup and view all the answers