Ethics in Technology ch.1-2 Flashcards
Ethics vs morals
Ethics reflect a societal code of behavior, whereas morals reflect personal principles.
utilitarianism
Which philosophical theory encapsulates the greatest good for the greatest number of people
Corporate social responsibility
company holds itself accountable for how its actions affect its shareholders, consumers, employees, community, the environment, and suppliers.
A homeowners’ association (HOA) installs license plate readers AFTER an increase in reported crime in the neighborhood. Two domestic workers petition the HOA, requesting that their data be deleted to protect their privacy. The HOA considers this but denies their request, citing the greater need for security protection for residents.
Consequentialism
deontology - Kantian
it means that a morally right action should be performed even if the immediate result of it is negative, and a morally wrong action should not be performed even if its immediate result is positive
Consequentialism
Consequentialism is an ethical theory that judges whether or not something is right by what its consequences are. For instance, most people would agree that lying is wrong. But if telling a lie would help save a person’s life, consequentialism says it’s the right thing to do
relativism
Ethical relativism is the theory that holds that morality is relative to the norms of one’s culture. That is, whether an action is right or wrong depends on the moral norms of the society in which it is practiced
supply chain sustainability
A component of corporate social responsibility (CSR) that focuses on developing and maintaining a supply chain that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Why Fostering Corporate Social Responsibility and Good Business Ethics Is Important
Gaining the goodwill of the community
Creating an organization that operates consistently
Fostering good business practices
Protecting the organization and its employees from legal action
Avoiding unfavorable publicity
Bathsheba syndrome
The moral corruption of people in power
what is the most commonly observed form of employee misconduct
Misuse of company time
Which ethical concept is related to the right to use a person’s or an organization’s intangible creative activities?
Property
An IT company that specializes in software development has an organizational structure that consists of a chief executive officer, chief ethics officer, chief finance officer, and chief operating officer.
Which of these executives provides the company with vision and leadership in business conduct?
Chief ethics officer
A U.S. company launched an e-commerce platform in the European Union (EU). The board of directors raised concerns about compliance with applicable privacy regulations and the collection of customer information.
Which regulation applies to this scenario?
General Data Protection Regulation
A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent monitors a telephone conversation between a 12-year-old child and the child’s stepfather. The monitoring is part of a criminal investigation. A warrant was not obtained prior to commencement of the monitoring.
Which law or regulation did the agent violate?
Wiretap Act
