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Page 1: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct

Page 2: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this topic you should be able to:• discuss ethics and ICT • describe the nature of a Code of Conduct• discuss the contents of an ICT code of conduct

Page 3: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

What are Ethics?

Page 4: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

What are Ethics?

• the legal and moral use of ICT

Page 5: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

What are Ethics?

• the legal and moral use of ICT

• the ethics of a company are usually found documented within a code of conduct.

Page 6: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

What is a Code of Conduct?

Page 7: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

What is a Code of Conduct?

• an ethical policy for the organisation - rules which all members should endeavour to discharge in

pursuing their professional lives.

Page 8: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

What is a Code of Conduct?

• an ethical policy for the organisation - rules which all members should endeavour to discharge in

pursuing their professional lives.

• a set of principles that an organisation draws up- lays down standards for the workplace.

- expectations of mutually agreed behaviour.

Page 9: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

What is a Code of Conduct?

• an ethical policy for the organisation - rules which all members should endeavour to discharge in

pursuing their professional lives.

• a set of principles that an organisation draws up- lays down standards for the workplace.

- expectations of mutually agreed behaviour.

• a code of conduct is not a one-way agreement

- it sets out what both the company and the employee should do.

Page 10: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

Why have a Code of Conduct?

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Why have a Code of Conduct?• to give a company ethos

- a way of behaving

Page 12: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

Why have a Code of Conduct?• to give a company ethos

- a way of behaving

• to establish rules - about what can and can’t be done at work

Page 13: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

Why have a Code of Conduct?• to give a company ethos

- a way of behaving

• to establish rules - about what can and can’t be done at work

• sets out rights and responsibilities - of employees and employers

Page 14: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

Why have a Code of Conduct?• to give a company ethos

- a way of behaving

• to establish rules - about what can and can’t be done at work

• sets out rights and responsibilities - of employees and employers

• sets out disciplinary action for breaking code.

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Example of a Code of Conduct:

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Example of a Code of Conduct:• no copying software

- licensed to the company not individuals

Page 17: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

Example of a Code of Conduct:• no copying software

- licensed to the company not individuals

• no unauthorized use of computers- hacking

- illegal (CMA 1990)

Page 18: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

Example of a Code of Conduct:• no copying software

- licensed to the company not individuals

• no unauthorized use of computers- hacking

- illegal (CMA 1990)

• use resources for company work not personal - stealing from the company

Page 19: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

Example of a Code of Conduct:• no copying software

- licensed to the company not individuals

• no unauthorized use of computers- hacking

- illegal (CMA 1990)

• use resources for company work not personal - stealing from the company

• be polite to customers- in order to keep customers

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ACM Code of Conduct:

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ACM Code of Conduct:• be honest and trustworthy

Page 22: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

ACM Code of Conduct:• be honest and trustworthy• act legally

Page 23: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

ACM Code of Conduct:• be honest and trustworthy• act legally • be fair and take action not to discriminate

Page 24: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

ACM Code of Conduct:• be honest and trustworthy• act legally • be fair and take action not to discriminate• honour property rights including copyright and patents

Page 25: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

ACM Code of Conduct:• be honest and trustworthy• act legally • be fair and take action not to discriminate• honour property rights including copyright and patents• avoid harm to others

Page 26: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

ACM Code of Conduct:• be honest and trustworthy• act legally • be fair and take action not to discriminate• honour property rights including copyright and patents• avoid harm to others• give proper credit for intellectual property

Page 27: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

ACM Code of Conduct:• be honest and trustworthy• act legally • be fair and take action not to discriminate• honour property rights including copyright and patents• avoid harm to others• give proper credit for intellectual property• respect the privacy of others

Page 28: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

ACM Code of Conduct:• be honest and trustworthy• act legally • be fair and take action not to discriminate• honour property rights including copyright and patents• avoid harm to others• give proper credit for intellectual property• respect the privacy of others• honour confidentiality

Page 29: 2512 - Ethics & Codes of Conduct. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this topic you should be able to: discuss ethics and ICT describe the nature of a Code

ACM Code of Conduct:• be honest and trustworthy• act legally • be fair and take action not to discriminate• honour property rights including copyright and patents• avoid harm to others• give proper credit for intellectual property• respect the privacy of others• honour confidentiality• contribute to society and human well-being