1.2.3 - Discuss the social and ethical issues associated with a networked world.

Question 1

What is a social issue?

Answer 1

A social issue is a problem that influences a considerable number of individuals within a society.

Question 2

What is an ethical issue?

Answer 2

An ethical issue is a problem that requires a person or organisation to choose between alternatives that must be evaluated as right (ethical) or wrong (unethical).

Question 3

Provide 4 possible discussion points when talking about social impacts.

Answer 3

1) Stakeholders.
2) Pros/cons for society.
3) Alternative solutions.
4) Feasible solutions.

Question 4

Provide 6 possible discussion points when talking about ethical impacts.

Answer 4

1) Responsibility
2) Accountability
3) Policies
4) Rules
5) Decisions
6) Consequences