Society and Ethics in Information Technology · Unit 5 · 4 hrs
Ethics and Ethical Analysis
Exam-focused notes for Ethics and Ethical Analysis (Society and Ethics in Information Technology, CSC334): what the TU syllabus asks and how it has actually been tested, with 4 solved past questions from this unit.
What this unit covers
- Traditional Definition
- Ethical Theories
- Functional Definition of Ethics
- Ethical Reasoning and Decision Making
- Codes of Ethics
- Reflections on Computer Ethics
- Technology and Values
Ethical Reasoning and Decision Making
What is ethical decision-making? Explain the framework for ethical decision-making. [5]
Ethical decision-making is the process of evaluating and choosing among alternatives in a manner that is consistent with ethical principles such as honesty, fairness, responsibility, and respect for others. It involves identifying a situation that raises et...
Full solved answer →What is ethical decision-making? What is the element that makes a good framework for an ethical decision? Explain the code of ethics in detail.[10]
--- Ethical decision-making is a systematic process of evaluating and choosing among available alternatives in a manner that is consistent with ethical principles, values, and standards. It ensures that the decision taken respects the rights, dignity, and w...
Full solved answer →Functional Definition of Ethics
Write short notes on: a. Functional definition of ethics b. Employee monitoring [5]
Ethics can be defined functionally as a set of moral principles, values, and standards that guide human behavior in determining what is right and wrong, good and bad, in a given situation or context. From a functional perspective, ethics serves the followin...
Full solved answer →Ethical Theories
Define ethics and ethical theory. What are the different ethical theories? Explain.[10]
Ethics is the branch of philosophy that deals with questions about what is morally right and wrong, good and bad, and how individuals ought to behave in society. It involves systematic study of moral principles, values, and standards that guide human conduc...
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