ASSIGNMENT $2$ TASKS

Due date: XXXX $2024$

Total: $75$ marks

Unique number: xxxxx

Year mark contribution: $40\%$

Please note: Plagiarism is a serious crime and can result in a disciplinary hearing and a possibility of expulsion from the University. You should not copy and paste text directly from any source as your answer. Nor should you make use of online or any other tool that rewrites text on your behalf, or paraphrases $($just change a word here and there in a sentence but keep the structure intact$)$

ASSIGNMENT $2$ QUESTIONS: CONCEPTS OF ETHICS AND MORALITY IN IT

QUESTION $1$

$[25$ MARKS$]$

Explain the fundamental concepts of ethics and morality as discussed in George Reynolds' "Ethics in Information Technology, $6$th Edition." Provide real$-$world examples to illustrate how these concepts apply to the field of information technology. Discuss the implications of ethical decision$-$making in IT practices and its impact on professional conduct.

QUESTION $2$

$[25$ MARKS$]$

Discuss the creation of an ethical environment in the context of information technology. Explore the various approaches to making ethical decisions as outlined in the textbook. Evaluate the significance of these approaches in shaping the behavior of IT professionals and organizations. Provide examples of how ethical environments can positively influence decision$-$making in IT settings.

QUESTION $3$

$[25$ MARKS$]$

Analyze the ethical issues related to IT professionals and users, including licensing, code of ethics, piracy, and information sharing. Evaluate the ethical dilemmas faced by IT practitioners in these areas and propose strategies for addressing and mitigating such challenges. Reference specific examples and cases from the textbook to support your arguments.

ASSIGNMENT $2$ RESPONSE STRUCTURE GUIDE: CONCEPTS OF ETHICS AND MORALITY INIT

Question $1$

Introduction:

Briefly define ethics and morality in the context of information technology. Main Body:

Discuss key concepts from the textbook, such as ethical frameworks and principles.

$4$

IRM$4722/002$

Provide examples of ethical decision$-$making in IT$,$ considering issues like data privacy or artificial intelligence.

Conclusion:

Summarize the importance of ethical decision$-$making in shaping the behavior of IT professionals and organizations.

Question $2$

Introduction:

Introduce the concept of an ethical environment in IT$.$

Main Body:

Explain approaches to making ethical decisions, including consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics.

Discuss how ethical environments positively impact decision$-$making in IT through case studies or real$-$world examples.

Conclusion:

Emphasize the role of ethical environments in fostering responsible conduct in IT$.$

Question $3$

Introduction:

Briefly introduce ethical issues in IT$,$ including licensing, code of ethics, piracy, and information sharing.

Main Body:

Analyze specific ethical dilemmas in each area, providing examples from the textbook.

Propose strategies for addressing and mitigating ethical challenges faced by IT professionals.

Conclusion:

Summarize the ethical considerations and responsibilities of IT practitioners.

$($C$)$

UNISA $2024$