LIVING IN THE I.T. ERA WEEK 2 Flashcards
fundamentally is the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world through observations and experiments.
Science
is both a body of knowledge and a process
Science
It is an art, skill or ability, which is used to create and develop products and acquire knowledge.
Technology
Derived from the Greek word ‘technologia
Technology
Scientists used their knowledge to develop __________ and then used _________ to develop __________; so, because of this reason _______and __________are an integrated term in today’s world.
Technology, Technology, Science, Science and Technology
Is a direct source of new technological ideas.
Science
Source of scientific challenges
Technology
- It can be defined in the simplest term as – ‘know-how’. It includes ranges of basic skills such as advancement in agriculture, development of chemical industries, medical technology, software engineering, etc.
Technical Knowledge
It means, knowledge and understanding of the intelligence of workers, quality of products, value of a firm, effectiveness of market, etc.
Understanding of the attributes or elements
is an umbrella term which encompasses the social behavior and norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits of the individuals in these groups.
Culture
“Culture is the complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, customs and habits, and any capabilities acquired by man as a member of society”
Taylor
“Culture is social heredity, which is transmitted from one generation to another with the accumulation of individual experiences”
Linton
“Culture is the way of life which is transmitted from generation to generation
John Beattee
8 Elements of Culture
Language
Religion
Social Groups
Government
History
Daily life
Arts
Economy
5 ways that technology has change the way we work
Mobility
The Cloud
AR & VR Innovation
Customer Data
Social Impact
is a set of beliefs about right and wrong behavior within a society. Ethical behavior conforms to generally accepted norms—many of which are almost universal.
Ethics
refers to social conventions about right and wrong that are so widely shared that they become the basis for an established consensus.
morality
is a habit that inclines people to do what is acceptable, and a vice is a habit of unacceptable behavior.
virtue
A person who acts with ________ acts in accordance with a personal code of principles. One approach to acting with ___________ —one of the cornerstones of ethical behavior—is to extend to all people the same respect and consideration that you expect to receive from others.
integrity
____________ are one’s personal beliefs about right and wrong
Morals
describes standards or codes of behavior expected of an individual by a group (nation, organization, profession) to which an individual belongs.
Ethics
A system of rules that tells us what we can and cannot do. It is enforced by a set of institutions (the police, courts, law-making bodies).
Law
are acts that conform to the law.
Legal acts
is a calling that requires specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic preparation.
Profession
The United States Code of federal regulations defines a ____________ as one who is engaged in the performance of work
“professional employee”
Adherence to a professional code of ethics means that practitioners use a common set of core values and beliefs as a guideline.
Ethical decision making
Adherence to a code of ethics reminds professionals of the responsibilities and duties that they may be tempted to compromise to meet the pressures of day-to-day business.
High standards of practice and ethical behavior
Public trust is built on the expectation that a professional will behave ethically.
Trust and respect from the general public
A code of ethics provides an evaluation benchmark that a professional can use as a means of self-assessment. Peers of the professional can also use the code for recognition or censure.
Evaluation benchmark
Four of the most prominent IT-related professional organizations
ACM - Association of Computing Machinery
IEEE-CS - Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Computer Society
AITP - Association of Information Technology Professionals
SANS - SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security Insitute
indicates that a professional possesses a particular set of skills, knowledge, or abilities, in the opinion of the certifying organization.
Certification
Many IT vendors—such as Cisco, IBM, Microsoft, SAP, and Oracle—offer certification programs for those who use their products. Workers who successfully complete a program can represent themselves as certified users of a manufacturer’s product.
Vendor Certifications
There are many available industry certifications in a variety of IT-related subject areas. Their value varies greatly depending on where people are in their career path, what other certifications they possess, and the nature of the IT job market.
Industry Association Certifications
has been defined as not doing something that a reasonable person would do or doing something that a reasonable person would not do.
Negligence
refers to the obligation to protect people against any unreasonable harm or risk.
Duty of care
Common Ethical Issues for IT Users
Software Piracy
Inappropriate Use of Computing Resources
Inappropriate Sharing of Information
