Ethics in Information Technology / Edition 5

by George Reynolds

Overview

Gain a strong understanding of the legal, ethical, and societal implications of information technology with Reynolds' ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, Fifth Edition. The latest edition of this dynamic text provides up-to-date, thorough coverage of notable technology developments and their impact on business today. You will examine issues surrounding professional codes of ethics, file sharing, infringement of intellectual property, security risk assessment, Internet crime, identity theft, employee surveillance, privacy, compliance, social networking, and the ethics of IT corporations. This book offers an excellent foundation in ethical decision-making for current and future business managers and IT professionals. Unlike typical introductory Information Systems books that cover ethical issues only briefly, ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY provides thorough coverage to prepare the individuals responsible for addressing ethical issues in today's workplace. You will learn how to examine ethical situations that typically arise in IT and gain practical advice for addressing the relevant issues. Up-to-the-minute business vignettes and thought-provoking questions challenge your knowledge, while features focused on decision-making—including updated Manager's Checklists—provide brief, critical points to consider in making key business decisions. Trust ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, Fifth Edition, to equip you with the understanding of IT and ethics needed for confident decision-making and professional success.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781285197159
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	480
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

George Reynolds taught information systems at the University of Cincinnati, Xavier University (Ohio), Miami University (Ohio), the College of Mount St. Joseph, and Strayer University. Professor Reynolds authored more than two dozen popular textbooks addressing various aspects of today s information technology and business.

Table of Contents

1. An Overview of Ethics. 2. Ethics for IT Professionals and IT Users. 3. Computer and Internet Crime. 4. Privacy. 5. Freedom of Expression. 6. Intellectual Property. 7. Software Development. 8. Social Networking. 9. Ethics of IT Organizations. Appendix A: Brief Introduction to Morality. Appendix B: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. Appendix C: Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Code of Ethics. Appendix D: Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice.