$1.$ It is a common practice for managers to hold people accountable to meet stretch goals, quotas, and budgets. Can this be done in a way that does not encourage unethical behavior on the part of employees? Defend your response.

$2.$ Do you believe that software manufacturers should be tolerant of the practice of software piracy in third$-$world countries to allow these countries an opportunity to move more quickly into the information age? Why or why not?

$3.$ Do you believe that the senior managers and executives of an organization should be able to escape criminal liability for the acts of a few of its employees if the organization has a strong corporate social responsibility program focused on protecting the environment, contributing to charitable causes, hiring and promoting women, and treating customers and suppliers fairly? Why or why not?

$4.$ When companies are filling open positions in U$.$S$.-$based IT organizations, do you think that preference should be shown for qualified candidates from the United States over qualified candidates from foreign countries? Why or why not?

$5.$ Describe a situation in which there could be a conflict of interest between an IT consultants self$-$interest and the interests of a client. How might this potential conflict be addressed?

$6.$ A successful DDoS attack requires the downloading of software that turns unprotected computers into zombies under the control of the malicious hacker. Should the owners of the zombie computers be tracked down, identified, and fined or otherwise punished as a means of encouraging people to better safeguard their computers? Why or why not?

$7.$ What are the main reasons employers monitor workers? Provide examples of three types of employee monitoring that you feel are justified. Provide three examples of three types of employee monitoring you feel are not justified.

$8.$ Define the terms strict liability, negligence, contributory negligence, and breach of warranty, and explain how they differ.

$9.$ Your company is considering using N$-$version programmingwith three software development firms and three different hardware devicesfor the navigation system of a guided missile. Briefly describe what this means, and outline several advantages and disadvantages of this approach.

$10.$ Briefly summarize the similarities and differences among temporary staffing firms, employee leasing organizations, and professional employment organizations. Which approach provides an organization the most protection from potential co$-$employment situations?