D333 Ethics in Technology Flashcards

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Ethics

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A code of behavior defined by the group they belong to

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Morals

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What’s right/wrong

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3
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Virtue

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What’s acceptable to a person

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4
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Integrity

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Personal code of principals

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5
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Bathsheba syndrome

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Moral corruption of people in power

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6
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Corporate Social Responsibility

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Encourages an organization to achieve higher moral and ethical standards

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7
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Five Step Ethical Decision-Making Process

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  1. Develop Problem Statement
  2. ID Alternatives
  3. Choose Alternatives
  4. Implement Decision
  5. Evaluate Result
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8
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What trends have increased the likelihood of unethical behavior?

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Growth of internet and social networks

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9
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Identify two managerial behaviors that might encourage unethical behavior from employees.

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Tight deadlines and managers being unethical themselves

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10
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What might a company’s code of ethics look like? (p.21)

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  1. Conduct business with honesty and integrity.
  2. Follow the letter and spirit of the law.
  3. Treat each other fairly.
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What is the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) and BSA responsible for?

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To stop the unauthorized copying of software produced by its members

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12
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Trade Secret

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A company’s confidential info

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13
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Conflict of Interest

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A conflict between a person/firm self-interest and a client’s interests

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14
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Misrepresentation

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False or misleading

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15
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Breach of contract

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Failure of one party to meet the terms of a contract

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16
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Identify two types of bribery

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Kickbacks – Money paid to someone illegally

Extortion – Obtaining money via force/threats

17
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An organization’s internal control includes

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Policy, people, process, systems, and procedure

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