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Zynga is known for offline console games like ChefVille and CityVille.
False
The general manager of CityVille left Zynga to join a competitor called Kixeye.
True
Zynga accused the former employee of stealing files containing non-critical information.
False
Whistleblowing involves attracting attention to acts that benefit the company.
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Whistleblowers usually have special information based on their personal biases.
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A conscientious employee would not try to correct internal problems within the company.
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IT workers and employers have a simple relationship that does not require ongoing effort.
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An IT worker and an employer typically agree on fundamental aspects of their relationship after the worker accepts an employment offer.
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Job title, general performance expectations, and salary are aspects that IT workers and employers may agree upon before the worker accepts an employment offer.
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The relationship between IT workers and employers does not involve any agreement on specific work responsibilities.
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The company's code of conduct is not a document where aspects of the relationship between IT workers and employers may be addressed.
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IT workers and employers do not need to make any agreements regarding work hours and company benefits before the worker accepts an employment offer.
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The policy addresses protection of the data privacy rights of employees, customers, suppliers, and others.
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Employee monitoring includes wiretapping and eavesdropping on phone conversations.
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The policy addresses the inappropriate use of IT resources, such as Web surfing and personal emailing.
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Disciplinary actions for IT-related abuses are not defined in the policy.
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There is a process in place for communicating the policy to employees.
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The corporate firewall is not required according to the policy.
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Strong codes of ethics are common in the IT arena.
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Public trust in professionals is based on the expectation of ethical behavior.
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Professionals can use a code of ethics for self-assessment.
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Peers cannot use a code of ethics for recognition or censure.
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There is a universal code of ethics for IT workers.
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Penalties for serious violations can include loss of the right to practice.
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Viewing sexually explicit material at work could lead to lawsuits and allegations of creating a harassment-friendly environment.
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One in four men admit to viewing porn at work according to the Fawcett Society's survey.
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Organizations rarely take disciplinary action against employees who view pornography at work.
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The executive director of the Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency issued a memo warning employees to stop using work computers to access Internet porn sites.
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Pornography sites are never used by criminals or foreign intelligence agencies as a means to access government and corporate computer networks.
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Private data in organizations includes information like individual employees' salary, health records, and performance ratings.
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