...Chapter 5 Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues in the Information Age Teaching Objectives Students should be able to answer the following questions: 1. What ethical, social, and political issues are raised by information systems? 2. Are there specific principles for conduct that can be used to guide decisions about ethical dilemmas? 3. Why does contemporary information technology pose challenges to the protection for individual privacy and intellectual property? 4. How have information systems affected everyday life? 5. How can organizations develop corporate policies for ethical conduct? Key Terms The following alphabetical list identifies the key terms discussed in this chapter. The page number for each key term is provided. |Accountability, 154 |Intellectual property, 164 | |Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), 176 |Liability, 154 | |Computer abuse, 173 |Non-obvious relationship awareness (NORA), 153 | |Computer crime, 173 |Opt-in, 161 | |Computer vision syndrome (CVS), 177 |Opt-out, 161 | |Cookie, 160 ...
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...Name: Course: Tutor: Date: Social, Ethical & Legal Issues regarding Social Media and Pharmacy Education For the longest time the use of the internet has elicited a wide array of scrutiny from all the areas of the society. Articles have been written regarding the use or more often the misuse of the internet especially the social network (Chadwick & Besley, 45). Most of the debate has been centered on the issues that are directly related to the use of social media in number of areas. The institutions of higher learning have also been significantly influenced by the social media such as Facebook, tweeter, YouTube and other technologies that allow for real time communication among people through the internet. An article by Jeff Cain and Joseph Fink looked at certain issues that have arisen in regards to the use of the social media in pharmacy education (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). The goal of the article was to identify the core ethical issues that are as a result of the use of social media in higher learning and it also offered recommendations for pharmacy lecturers and other educators on how to prepare for and address potential issues that pertain to the use of the social media. This article tries to address the struggles that the pharmacy educators are faced with in regards to their communications and relationship with and among students in the wake of the rampant use of the social media. It tries to clarify some of the legal issues that have been faced with in regards to...
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...controversial issues are part of organizational ethics. These ethics are often guided by the law; most business uses ethics in order to be accepted by the public or to have a successful business. Ethical principles can address organizational issues which help the organization to follow good practices within their organization or company. I am part of the Parkland Health & Hospital System organization, and this organization is committed to providing the best possible care to our patients as well as the community we serve. Therefore it is critical to our staff that we provide patient centered patient valued care that is ethical when caring for our patients. The care of our patients along with our business operation it is an important part of how we are looked upon. The main goals of our organization is to adopt a culture of integrity, and accountability with ethical behavior, in order to establish internal controls that will abide by the laws and regulations which will maintain ethical practice within our hospital. Within the healthcare field and especially public health (county hospital) external social pressures has a big influence on the ethics within this organization. As part of public healthcare this organization has to follow strict ethical practices because we are constantly under public scrutiny from external was well as social pressure which has a high influences on the patients that we serve. In this day and time with the vast amount of people using social media, and...
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...care in social work is a continuously growing and evolving field; the social work profession has embraced the challenge that comes from interaction with the dying process across multiple systems levels. A report from The Social Work in Hospice and Palliative Care Network stated the important role social work plays in end of life care: “Given the broad scope of practice and unique perspective, social workers bring to the field of palliative and end of life care, and to multidisciplinary teams their unique expertise in ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity; family dynamics; and social support networks. Their expertise in this field includes interventions for dealing with advanced chronic illness, trauma, grief, bereavement,...
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...Bakery. The ethical principles in the film is used to address organizational issues. The two biggest issues located in the film is given. The importance of the issues located in the film is explained. The role of external social pressures occurred on Greyston Bakery show how social pressures effects the organizational ethics. Three reasons why the issues are relevant to the organization and personal decisions is given as well. The relationship between legal and ethical issues located in the film is produced along with explanation of how domains can conflict and possible solutions to end the conflict. The short film is about Greyston Bakery in which shows how the bakery supports the community. The bakery gives back to the community from profits of the bakery goods sold (Liberty Mutual, 2010). The biggest item sold is the brownie they have that is used in the social enterprise in direction to reach social and profit mission (Liberty Mutual, 2010). The biggest issues in the film is open hiring and community development. Open hiring allows the business to hire people within the community to provide a opportunity to allow people employment regardless of past history (Liberty Mutual, 2010). Community development is developed by using profits from sales of goods to Graceland Foundation (Liberty Mutual, 2010). Graceland Foundation supports community programs such as housing, healthcare, and childcare (Liberty Mutual, 2010). The issues in the film are important. The issues of open...
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...chron.com, 2015) This paper will discuss the organizational ethics in the retail industry. The retail corporation of Dollar Tree is the primary focus of this essay. Some points that will be addressed are external social pressures, organizational issues and the relevance of organizational and personal decision making, and finally the relationship between legal and ethical issues. External Social Pressures The fundamental role of external social pressures are based on social influence. Social influence basically means that an individual’s actions, reactions, and thoughts are influenced by communities or groups. This will include peer pressure, persuasion, marketing, sales, and conformity. (Business dictionary.com, 2015) External social pressure is a very important aspect when it comes to business ethics in particular small businesses in small communities. There are many social expectations in which businesses needs to pay attention to. These expectations are in the areas of community involvement and the responsibility to the environment. “The information age has contributed significantly to this increased importance of social pressure as word spreads quickly when companies fail to adhere to social standards” (Small Business.chron.com, 2015). The influencing of external social pressures in organizational ethics can be positive or have a...
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...important responsibilities is social responsibility because it requires of us to make a difference. The issue in the video is using the cell phone while driving. Use of a cell phone while driving is an organizational issue because it disrupts the justice system and results in many victims. According to the No Phone Zone video an estimated 812,000 drivers use mobile devices while driving, one out of three teen drivers admit to texting while driving, 5,870 people lost their lives and 515,000 people were hurt because of distracted drivers (2010). This growing ethical issue has compelled people to take a stand on April 30, 2010 to form an awareness day called No Phone Zone Day (No Phone Zone Day, 2010). Not only is driving while using a cell phone an ethical issue, it is currently a legal issue as well in many states. Using ethical principles to address organizational issues Ethical principles can help to address organizational issues through awareness and support. The ethical principle in the No Phone Zone Day video is how to be socially responsible (Liberty Mutual, 2011). . Even though this issue has become more of a legal issue, law enforcement officials cannot minimize the incident on their own. They need help from outside forces such as politicians and community members to create awareness. People are less likely to break the law or a legal code if they are aware. Different types of support are requiring help prevent these types of organizational issues from happening. Financial...
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...CHAPTER 3 ♦ ETHICAL BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ♦ Ethical Behavior- is that which is accepted as “good” and “right” as opposed to “bad” or “wrong” in the context of the governing moral code. Laws and Values as Determinate of Ethical Behavior * Personal Values- the underlying beliefs and attitudes that help determine individual behavior. * Terminal Values- are preference about desired ends, such as the goal’s one strives to achieve in life. Ex. Self-respect, family security, freedom and happiness. * Instrumental Values- preferences regarding the means for accomplishing these ends. Ex. Honesty, ambition, imagination, and self-discipline. Alternative Views of Ethics Four views of Ethical Behavior: ♦ Utilitarian View- considers ethical behavior to be that which delivers the greatest good to the greatest number of people. ♦ Individualism View- is based on the belief that one’s primary commitment is to the long-term advancement of self-interests. ♦ Moral Rights View- it is which respects and protects the fundamental rights of people. ♦ Justice View- it is based on the belief that ethical decisions treat people impartially and fairly, according to legal rules and standards. • Procedural Justice • Distributive Justice • Commutative Justice • Interactional Justice Cultural Issues in Ethical Behavior Cultural Relativism- belief that is no one rights way to behave and that ethical behavior is always determined by the cultural context. Universalism- suggests ethical standards...
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...com/downloads/hum176completecoursematerial/ (Complete Discussion Questions Included) HUM 176 Week 1 Individual Assignment Toolwire learnscape Examining the Use of Social Media HUM 176 Week 2 Assignment Toolwire Learnscape Credibility and Impact HUM 176 Week 3 Assignment Tracking the Intersection of Culture and Media HUM 176 Week 4 Midterm(Appendix A) HUM 176 Week 5 Assignment Become a Critic HUM 176 Week 6 Assignment Toolwire Learnscape Exploring the Influence and Controversy of Modern Electronic Games HUM 176 Week 7 Assignment Rating the News Sites HUM 176 Week 8 Assignment Toolwire Learnscape Examining Ethical and Legal Issues Related to Online Content HUM 176 Week 9 Final Assignment HUM 176 Complete Course Material https://hwguiders.com/downloads/hum176completecoursematerial/ (Complete Discussion Questions Included) HUM 176 Week 1 Individual Assignment Toolwire learnscape Examining the Use of Social Media HUM 176 Week 2 Assignment Toolwire Learnscape Credibility and Impact HUM 176 Week 3 Assignment Tracking the Intersection of Culture and Media HUM 176 Week 4 Midterm(Appendix A) HUM 176 Week 5 Assignment Become a Critic HUM 176 Week 6 Assignment Toolwire Learnscape Exploring the Influence and Controversy of Modern Electronic Games HUM 176 Week 7 Assignment Rating the News Sites HUM 176 Week 8 Assignment Toolwire Learnscape Examining Ethical and Legal Issues Related to Online Content HUM 176 Week 9 Final Assignment HUM 176 Complete Course Material https://hwguiders.com/downloads/hum176completecoursematerial/ ...
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...Ethical Issues in Management Jaceson Bradford MGT 216 May 3, 2010 Bill Link Introduction In today’s workplace it is important to understand how making an accurate hiring decision can affect the organization. With jobs becoming increasingly difficult to arrive at because of the economy, applicants for employment are willing to misrepresent their credentials in the application process. Managers are faced with ethical and legal aspects of hiring along with social issues that make ethically responsible management practices increasingly important. This paper will provide information about ethical and legal aspects associated with hiring and provide moral and ethical issues faced by managers. This paper will also describe the relationship between social issues and ethically responsible practices that relate to hiring. Moral and Ethical Issues Many people don’t understand the cost related to making a poor hiring decision. From productivity, customer service, and liability prospective have been widely studied and has been estimated to be three times the annual salary of the individual involved (Calvasina, Calvasina, & Calvasina 2008). Therefore, it is important for managers to make their decisions of an applicant based on skills as well as moral and ethical values. It is very difficult at times for managers because their responsibilities include not only hiring, but also promotion, conduct of employees, and motivation. But it is even more important...
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...it was chosen for this essay. Furthermore, they deal with lots of external social pressures that influence their ethics. They have had more than their fair share of lawsuits because they was sued 4,851 times in the year 2000 alone Willing, R. (2001, August 13). Lawsuits a volume business at Wal-Mart. USA Today. Whenever an issue arises they always fall back on their code of ethics in order to figure out the best possible solution. These issues are relevant to organizational and personal decisions and it will be explained how later in this paper. The relationship between legal and ethical issues will also be covered. External Social Pressures Walmart is the world’s largest retailer and private sector employer. They employ over 2.2 million employees. With tons of money, locations, and power, they have been the target for thousands of law suits. As we all know, Walmart has replaced thousands of mom and pop businesses by carrying the same items at much lower prices. They not only made businesses shut down due to undercutting competitor prices but they also made lots of people lose well-paying jobs in the process only to pay employees poverty wages and benefits and encouraged them to seek government assistance in order to supplement their incomes (Logan 2014). Walmart experienced many external social pressures but the one that’s being addressed in this paper focuses on the external social pressures they received do to their effect on the economy. Since Walmart plays...
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...Ethical Issues in Management Whilst society is essentially based upon performance and profit, it is not unusual to find that ethical issues abound in the process of the performance review. Social, moral, and economic pressures can also influence the ethical issues which are bound up in the performance review. To further complicate matters, there are often legal aspects that have to be considered, along with the ethical issues, that are influenced by the social, moral, and economic pressures, that are all bound up in the process of the performance review. It is hardly surprising that most managers and supervisors dread this part of their job. The following will describe a workplace example of the performance review process, including two ethical issues faced by the managers, the social, moral, and economic pressures that could influence the ethical issues, and some legal aspects faced during this process. Performance Review Process The Company, a successful retail corporation, has a policy of annual reviews for in store hourly employees on their anniversary dates. The reviews are on preprinted forms with number scores ranging from 1-poor to 4-excellent in twenty-five different categories. Annual raises are based on performance and the Company does not have an annual cost of living raise. Most in store hourly employees, in position for more than four years, will reach a raise cap for the position and then only receive a $0.05 an hour raise unless they have an excellent score...
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...Ethical and Legal Responsibility of an Organization Chadwick Slaughter Walden University The issue of public policy has changed dramatically over the years and the privacy of consumers has received considerable attention. The evolution of the Internet has produced a number of diverse concerns regarding the issue of confronting consumer protection for both international and domestic consumer privacy. High profile organizations are exposed to many breaches of personal information and puts these particular organizations are at risk of reputational damage and understanding the scope of an organization’s responsibilities for information security professionals is an absolutely essential. IT security professionals play an important roles managing liability for privacy and security risks for an organization in today’s world where hefty reparations can be bestowed to plaintiffs who place lawsuits upon organizations. Damages can range from big to small and can sometimes be retaliatory. Minimizing liability and reduce risks for an organization from physical and electronic threats can be a daunting task for information security specialists. This specialist must thoroughly comprehend the current legal environment, regulations, laws, and stay current with emerging issues regarding the responsibility of securing not only the companies’ vital information, but also consumers and users alike. An organizations responsibility to educate all employees all obligations and the proper use of...
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...Ethical Issues in Management This paper analyzes the ethical and legal issues encountered by management in organizations daily. The relationship between social issues and the ethical requirements of management as it relates to family and personal issues is also discussed. Family and personal issues affect lives of working adults each day. Ethical dilemmas occur in the workplace when dealing with family and personal issues. One of these examples is discussed during the progression of this paper. Management faces legal aspects during the decision-making process of these dilemmas as to how they should be governed. Personal issues include personal time off work, employee illness, family illness, unexpected events, and childcare, just to name a few. A legal, fair, and ethical approach to these matters is how these issues are handled. If these matters are not handled with caution and within the legal limitations, law suits are filed and companies face serious legal challenges. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the legal voice for those individuals whom believe they have been discriminated. Laws were designed to protect employees from discrimination and to protect the jobs of employees who need to take time off work to take care of ill family members. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is designed to grant eligible employees up to 12 weeks of time off work during any 12-month period. As with anything, there are individuals who try to take advantage...
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...Paper On ETHICAL AND LEGAL CONTEXT OF HRM Course No: 222 Prepared for Imrana Yasmin Assistant Professor Dept. of Marketing University of Dhaka Prepared by BRAINTRUST Section-B BBA 15th Batch Department of Marketing University of Dhaka Submission date: October 30, 2010 GROUP PROFILE |SL No |Name |Roll | |01 |Asif Mohammad Shakil | 28 | |02 |G. M. Riazuddin | 30 | |03 |Zinat Shahana |102 | |04 |Rifat Jahan |136 | |05 |Shayala Yesmin |160 | LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL October 30, 2010 IMRANA YASMIN Assistant Professor Dept. of Marketing University of Dhaka Subject: Letter regarding submission of Term Paper on HRM Dear Madam, It’s a great pleasure for us to have the opportunity to submit a report on ‘HUMAN RESOURE MANAGEMENT’ which had been a great experience for us to work with such a practical issue & to have...
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