Assignemnt 2
Assignemnt 2
1. Introduction
i. Define Information Systems (IS) and their significance in modern society.
ii. Briefly introduce the ethical, social, and political issues associated with IS.
2. Ethical, Social, and Political Issues Raised by Information Systems
i. Discuss the Model for thinking about ethical, social, and political issues in IS.
ii. Present the Five Moral Dimensions framework: Information rights and obligations, Property
rights and obligations, Accountability and control, System quality, Quality of life.
3. Key Technology Trends that Raise Ethical Issues
i. Identify and analyze current technology trends (e.g., AI, Big Data, IoT) that raise ethical
concerns.
ii. Discuss potential implications on privacy, security, and human rights
4. Responsibility, Accountability, and Liability
i. Define responsibility, accountability, and liability in the context of IS.
ii. Highlight the importance of ethical decision-making and consequences for individuals and
organizations.
5. Ethical Analysis
i. Introduce methods and frameworks for conducting ethical analysis in IS (e.g.,
Utilitarianism, Deontology, Virtue Ethics).
ii. Apply ethical analysis to hypothetical scenarios or case studies related to IS.
6. Candidate Ethical Principles
i. Present and discuss common ethical principles relevant to IS (e.g., transparency, fairness,
privacy).
ii. Explore how these principles guide decision-making and behavior.
7. Professional Codes of Conduct
i. Introduce major professional codes of conduct in IS (e.g., ACM Code of Ethics, IEEE Code
of Ethics).
ii. Discuss the role of codes of conduct in promoting ethical behavior among professionals.
8. Real World Ethical Dilemmas
i. Present real-world examples of ethical dilemmas in IS (e.g., data breaches, algorithm bias).
ii. Analyze the ethical implications, challenges, and potential solutions.
9. Information Right and Property Right
i. Define and differentiate between information rights and property rights in the digital age.
ii. Discuss issues related to data ownership, intellectual property, and copyright.
10. Accountability, Liability, and System Quality
i. Explore the concepts of accountability and liability concerning IS failures and malfunctions.
ii. Highlight the importance of system quality and reliability in mitigating ethical risks.
11. Quality of Life and Health Risks
i. Discuss the impact of IS on quality of life, including social, economic, and environmental
aspects.
ii. Address health risks associated with technology use (e.g., cybersecurity threats, digital
addiction).
Conclusion
• Summarize key points regarding ethical and social issues in IS.
• Emphasize the need for ethical awareness, responsibility, and continuous evaluation of IS
practices.
Additional Resources
• Offer references, readings, and resources for further exploration of the topic.
• Include links to relevant organizations, research papers, and ethical guidelines.
Deadline: 08/012/2080