Chapter 13 Questions Flashcards
“Digital natives” are uncomfortable building relationships on the Internet because they understand the consequences of sharing information publically.
True
False
False
The European Union relies on a government data protection agency and specific privacy protection standards outlined in the ___________.
Safe Harbor Framework
PAPA Principles
Directive on Data Protection
HIPPA
SoX Act
Directive on Data Protection
An Internet web site that wishes to abide by fair privacy practices will do all of the following EXCEPT:
Allow the consumer the choice to participate in the site or not
Post policies about how personal information gathered from consumers will be used
Afford the consumer the opportunity to view and contest the accuracy of the data collected
Secure collected consumer information
All of the above
All of the above
The concern about privacy on Facebook and other social media sites is greater in the U.S. than it is in Europe.
True
False
False
Today’s managers must ensure that information about their employees and customers is only available to those who have a right to see it and use it, an issue referred to as:
Screening
Accuracy
Accessibility
Perfection
Property
Accessibility
The European Union Directive on Data Protection does all of the following EXCEPT:
Expect accurate and up-to-date data on collected personal information
Allow companies to only keep data as long as necessary
Set standards for the collection, storage and processing of personal information
Regulate data standards for publically traded companies
Prohibit the transfer of personal data to non-European Union nations that do not meet certain standards
Regulate data standards for publically traded companies
Those who possess the “best” information and know how to use it, win.
True
False
True
This theory of normative business ethics seeks to create value for people in a manner that is just and nondiscriminatory.
Stakeholder theory
Investor theory
Social contract theory
Shareholder theory
Stockholder theory
Social contract theory
In the chapter, there is the statement, “Internet companies are in business for the money and hence they really would prefer to keep their customers in the dark about how their personal data is being used to generate profits”. Assuming this statement is true, with which ethical theory would you say these Internet companies are most aligned?
Stockholder theory
Stakeholder theory
Property theory
Fiduciary theory
Normative theory
Stockholder theory
Green computing is a passing phase and will likely be less strategic to companies in the very near future.
True
False
False
Information privacy guidelines should come from what level in a company?
CEO and top-level executives
Middle management
Employees
Federal regulations
State laws
CEO and top-level executives
Questions like “Who is responsible for the reliability of information?” and “Who will be accountable for errors in the information?” are part of this ethical issue.
Privacy
Accuracy
Authenticity
Perfection
Purpose
Accuracy
This is a text message that is stored on a user’s computer by a Web server that helps trace the user’s browsing habits.
Script
Cookie
Id theft
Firewall
Data file
Cookie
Over time it becomes easier to maintain the accuracy of information.
True
False
False
This act of 1996 is designed to safeguard the electronic exchange of patient records in the health care industry.
SoX
HIPAA
IETF
COBIT
PAPA
HIPAA
TJX’s handling of its serious data breach is consistent with which one of the following?
Stakeholder theory
Stockholder theory
Social normative
Social contract theory
Corporate social responsibility
Stockholder theory
Google Flu Trends aggregates personal search data in order to estimate world-wide flu activity. Google’s site has drawn criticism due to the sharing of users’ online behavior without getting their consent. This, in essence, violates the user’s right to:
Privacy
Property
Accuracy
Accessibility
Identity
Privacy
In today’s digital word, individuals can control their privacy through choice, ______, and correction.
Protection
Consent
Property
Communication
Consideration
Consent
Which normative theory of business ethics would TJX have displayed if it had informed customers as soon as the breach was corrected and told other retailers how to prevent future security breaches?
Stakeholder
Stockholder
Social contract
Investor
Corporate social responsibility
Social contract
Green computing is often associated with supporting the triple bottom line known as:
Economic, environmental and social
Stockholder, stakeholder and society
People, Privacy and Property
Google, Facebook and Microsoft
Data, information and knowledge
Economic, environmental and social
“Who owns information?” and “What are the just and fair prices for its exchange?” are part of this ethical issue:
Privacy
Accuracy
Ownership
Property
Accessibility
Property
This is the term used to describe ethical dilemmas that arise with the development and application of IT.
Stockholder theory
PAPA principles
Information ethics
Normative theories
IT dilemmas
Information ethics
The Stakeholder theory requires managers to pursue projects in ways that are compatible with the well-being of society.
True
False
False
What principles, developed in 2000 by the US Department of Commerce (DOC) in consultation with the European Commission, allow U.S. companies to be placed on a list maintained by the DOC?
Safe Harbor framework
Approved Business framework
PAPA framework
Property Harbor framework
Safe Business framework
Safe Harbor framework
A manager who primarily focuses on the shareholders of the corporation rather than all of the vested parties in the businesses operations and activities is practicing which theory of normative business ethics?
Stakeholder theory
Investor theory
Stockholder theory
Shareholder theory
Social contract theory
Stockholder theory
The question “What information does a person or an organization have a right or a privilege to obtain?” is part of this ethical issue.
Privacy
Accuracy
Accessibility
Perfection
Property
Accessibility
