...ACS Code of Ethics Case Studies & Related Clauses to the Code of Conduct Australian Computer Society July 2012 Title ACS Code of Ethics Case Studies & Related Clauses to the Code of Conduct Authors Committee on Computer Ethics Mike Bowern Version History Date Document Version Revision History (reason for change) Author /Reviser July 2012 2.0 ACS Branding Sarah Li Approvals Date approved Version Approved By Date in force Date of Next Review To be confirmed 17 July 2012 2.0 Ruth Graham 17 July 2012 Custodian title & e-mail address: Responsible Business Group: Distribution: ruth.graham@acs.org.au Professional Standards, Learning & Development General (no restriction on distribution) Content Security: Unclassified Australian Computer Society | ACS Code of Ethics Case Studies & Related Clauses to the Code of Conduct | July 2012 Page 2 ACS CODE OF ETHICS CASE STUDIES & RELATED CLAUSES TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT This document provides a range of case studies with references to relevant clauses of the ACS Code of Ethics. These Codes consists of a series of clauses which gradually expand on aspects of ethical behaviour relevant to professional people in the ICT industry. Clause 2.0 describes the Code of Ethics, summarised as six values: The Primacy of the Public Interest; The Enhancement of the Quality of Life; Honesty; Competence; Professional Development; and Professionalism. Clauses 2.1 through to 2.7 cover the ACS Code...
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...School of Business ------------------------------------------------- Course Syllabus MGT/216 Version 4 Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility Course Start Date: 08/31/2010 Course End Date: 10/04/2010 Please print a copy of this syllabus for handy reference. Whenever there is a question about what assignments are due, please remember this syllabus is considered the ruling document. Copyright Copyright ©2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. University of Phoenix© is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft©, Windows©, and Windows NT© are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix© editorial standards and practices. Facilitator Information Dr. Martin J. Boyle martin.boyle@phoenix.edu (University of Phoenix) martinjboyle@comcast.net (Personal) 908-419-5259 = Cell #. (9 – 9 EST.) Facilitator Availability I am available from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Eastern Time on most days, but I attempt to reserve Sunday for my family. During the week...
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...IT3006 Corporate Organizational Structure Template Name Brandan L. Holder | Date Completed 5-24-2014 | Prerequisite: You must have Units 1–6 completed before composing this assignment, which utilizes the practiced research and writing processes. Purpose and Overview The purpose of this assignment is to help you prepare for successful, enjoyable participation in a positive team experience for Units 8–10. In this assignment, you will research and compose descriptions of a fictitious anonymous company's IT Systems functional area and four main IT departments to demonstrate the organization’s support and interrelationships between the departments. Further, you will explore organization’s code of ethics and executive summaries of reports to understand what they are and how to compose them. Your main task is to develop a broad overview of the mission and purpose of each IT department to be prepared to participate in the team activity for Unit 8. Note that your assigned role for the team is not needed or related to this assignment. As you complete this assignment on this template, refer to information provided in the Unit 7 studies. Specifically, utilize these provided resources and perform research to satisfactorily complete this assignment. Teamwork Activity Challenge. “Organizational Structures” reading. “Functional Areas Managers” reading. * IMPORTANT: This assignment is due Sunday of week 7. Learners completing it on time will be performing Unit 8 as part of...
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...The NASW Code of Ethics is intended to serve as a guide to the everyday professional conduct of social workers. This Code includes four sections. The first Section, "Preamble," summarizes the social work profession's mission and core values. The second section, "Purpose of the NASW Code of Ethics," provides an overview of the Code's main functions and a brief guide for dealing with ethical issues or dilemmas in social work practice. The third section, "Ethical Principles," presents broad ethical principles based on social work's core values that inform social work practice. The final section, "Ethical Standards," includes specific ethical standards to guide social workers' conduct, and to provide a basis for adjudication. The Code identifies core values on which social work's mission is based, summarizes ethical principles that reflect the profession's core values, establishes a set of specific ethical standards that guide social work practice, and provides the basis on which the public can hold a practitioner accountable. Here I will provide a summary of principles. Social worker's primary goal is to help people in need and to address social problems. Social workers challenge social injustice. Social workers respect the inherent dignity and worth of the person. Social workers recognize the central importance of human relationships. Social workers behave in a trustworthy manner. Social workers practice within their areas of competence, and develop and enhance their professional...
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...Ethics, Social Responsibility and the bottom line. Assessment Code: RWT1 Student Name: Michael Daley Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research findings: 5 Business Relationships can be improved through being Ethical and Socially Responsible 5 Strong Business Ethics will increase Efficiency 6 Social Responsibility will greatly increase our company’s Reputation 7 Recommendations 8 Conclusion 9 References 11 Executive Summary Ethics and social responsibility is on the mind of everyone in the world these days. We have all seen the effects of what happens when a company does not follow an ethical standard; it can lead very quickly to its demise. A strong ethical standard and being socially responsible is a must in the world of business. There are those who think that if they can get away with things, it can lead to higher profits and a bigger bottom line. This may be true in the short term but history has shown that those with strong ethics have the longevity and reputation to make it in the long run. The research for this report will show that not only is having strong ethics and being socially responsible the right thing to do, it is the smart thing to do for our company. In all we do, we need to have good relationships with those that we need in order to conduct business. We have vendors, suppliers, stakeholders and consumers that we have to maintain a good and strong relationship with. By having a strong ethical standard...
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...Business Research Report Title Presented to: Assessment Code: RWT1 Student Name: Name Student ID: xxxxxxxxx Date: 10/03/2012 Mentor Name: Dayna Haydon Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings 4 Finding Number 1 4 Finding Number 2 5 Finding Number 3 5 Recommendations 5 Conclusion 6 References 7 Executive Summary The main objectives of this report were to evaluate and determine if business ethics and corporate citizenship initiatives would increase employee efficiency within the workplace, the impact of these programs on the reputation of the organization and their effect on the organization’s relationship with employees, investors, and customers. A variety of relevant books and modern journal articles were used to research on this subject. The review of these articles and books revealed that corporate social responsibility initiatives play a fundamental role in building the image of the company as well as strengthening the organization’s relationship with its customers. Ethical programs on the other hand guide employee actions and in effect minimize any points of conflict that may arise within the workplace thereby increasing workplace efficiency and overall employee productivity. Ethical programs also ensure that financial reporting abides by the stipulated standards. This ensures that the information contained in financial reports is reliable and therefore increases...
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...Ethics KEY TERM and WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN IT Ethics is the key term chosen this week to research, secondary to the significant relevance ethics plays in all aspects of life. As a child, it was emphasized what was right and wrong, good and bad, to be the best one can be, and to make sure the decisions that are made are based on a common set of values and principles. As an adult, the adherence to these values has played a fundamental role in my own success as a business leader in my profession. EXPLANATION OF KEY TERM The general definition of ethics is ”the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation” (Satterlee, 2009, p. 48). Every culture in the world will have some form of ethics and the society would have a set of values or moral duties and obligations. In some instances, these values may become law. Many of these moral values are based on a religion; for example, Christianity refers to the Ten Commandments, which forms a set of values. Some ethics are secular in nature. In business, ethics plays a major role on how companies act in relation to their core values. A world viewpoint would look at international business ethics as compared to domestic business ethics. The international business ethics would focus on the culture of that society along with their values and core beliefs. With our growing global economy, it is important to understand the ethical duties and obligations for businesses wishing to conduct business...
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...------------------------------------------------- Computer Ethics Ethics is a set of moral principles that govern the behavior of a group or individual. Therefore, computer ethics is set of moral principles that regulate the use of computers. Some common issues of computer ethics include intellectual property rights (such as copyrighted electronic content), privacy concerns, and how computers affect society. For example, while it is easy to duplicate copyrighted electronic (or digital) content, computer ethics would suggest that it is wrong to do so without the author's approval. And while it may be possible to access someone's personal information on a computer system, computer ethics would advise that such an action is unethical. As technology advances, computers continue to have a greater impact on society. Therefore, computer ethics promotes the discussion of how much influence computers should have in areas such as artificial intelligence and human communication. As the world of computers evolves, computer ethics continues to create ethical standards that address new issues raised by new technologies. Computer Ethics is a part of practical philosophy which deals with how computing professionals should make decisions regarding professional and social conduct.[1] Margaret Anne Pierce, a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computers at Georgia Southern University has categorized the ethical decisions related to computer technology and usage into 3 primary influences: ...
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...------------------------------------------------- Company Report: Gap Inc. and Business Ethics Depestel Caroline Milijana Zlatic s0101027 s0100470 Professor S. Hughes Year: 2012-2013 3th Bachelor Applied Economics 1. Executive Summary The topic of this paper is business ethics within Gap Inc., a multinational retail – clothing company. The foundation of its corporate ethical approach is summarized in the Code of Conduct . This paper outlines the ethical problems Gap Inc. faced in the last years and more important, the solutions they found in order to remain a successful company. It shows how large companies deal with common issues like child labour and sweatshops. In the first place, this report points out several examples of the problems had to deal with. These points, among which an important lawsuit and documentary, illustrate that their Code of Conduct is not sufficient enough to name Gap Inc. a model corporation in terms of business ethics. Secondly, it is essential to make an overview of the resolutions for the problems that Gap created over the years. In answer to the critics on child labour and employee abuse, they launched a campaign in which they support several organizations. Furthermore, Gap increased its corporate responsibilty by creating several multi-stakeholder initiatives. The quick solutions Gap came up with show that a big company can limit its economic damage when ethical issues occur. To maintain...
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...Potestad, Diane Mae S. Mgt210 2.35-4.05 CODE OF ETHICS LEGEND OIL AND GAS, LTD. CODE OF ETHICS OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS This Code of Ethics (this “Code”) shall apply to all directors and officers, or persons performing similar functions, (collectively, the “Covered Persons”) of Legend Oil and Gas, Ltd. (the “Company”). Covered Persons have an obligation to the Company, its investors and the investment community in general to maintain the highest standards of honest and ethical conduct. In recognition of this obligation, the Covered Persons have adopted the following standards of ethical conduct. Adherence to these standards is integral to achieving the objectives of the Company and its investors. None of the Covered Persons shall commit acts contrary to these standards nor shall they condone the commission of such acts by advisors, agents or others engaged by the Company. Covered Persons shall apply, as appropriate, this Code of Ethics to all of the Company’s employees, agents and representatives in the performance of services on behalf of the Company. GENERAL STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS The Covered Persons have a responsibility to: * Maintain high standards of honest and ethical conduct. * Act in good faith, responsibly and without misrepresenting material facts or allowing their independent judgment to be compromised. * Refrain from engaging in any activity that would prejudice their ability to carry out their duties ethically. * Refrain from engaging...
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... Jenkins 2. PERSONAL STATEMENT & VALUE CLARIFICATION PAPER. . ABSTRACT: This paper explains my interests in social services. This is a 10 question social examination of my personal interest in the social work field and is a reflection of my goals and aspirations, leading to what I wish to accomplish as a social worker. My ambition is to prove my worth in social work, providing a helping hand to people needing social work. The NASW code of ethics and my obligation to it’s standards are discussed, respecting the guidelines of good fellowship between the infinite relationship of the client’s responsibilities and the social worker’s professional conduct in the practice of social work. In essense, this paper represents my social worthiness as a social worker, in reference to the six core values of social work, including service to client(s), social justice, dignity, worth, importance of human relationship, integrity and competency....
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...Business Research Report Ethics and Business Operations Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings 4 Business Ethics Increase Efficiency 5 Ethics boost the company Reputation 7 Effects of Ethics on inner company relationships 7 Recommendations 8 Conclusion 10 References 12 Executive Summary The primary goal of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review on the effects of business ethics and efficiency in the workplace. It will also draw parallels between ethics, efficiency and reputation of the company, as well as ethics, efficiency and the relationships of the business between the company executives and lower level employees. In such a competitive business market, companies place a large amount of pressure to employees to produce. Even as business students, we are wired to succeed, pass, win. We develop the mind frame of “by any means necessary” and that’s where the trouble begins. Once in that mind frame employees, management and even executives are tempted to break the rules, play dirty etc, all in order to not only reach the goals, but the fastest or the best. Companies have focused so much on the result, that the path there has been over looked. We called this “efficiency” if it was done fastest or cheapest. Meeting goals, and being profitable is a clear goal for mostly all businesses, but the question is how we go about doing this. We have all heard the saying “ time is money” and in trying to beat the clock, beat...
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...by Your Code of Ethics | Skill Set: Economics | TOPIC OR UNIT OF STUDY | Business Ethics and Social Responsibility | CONTENT STANDARD(S) AND OBJECTIVE(S) | Students will * point out the areas in which businesses demonstrate social responsibility and ethics. * recognize consumerism. * determine current trends to improve the workplace for employees. * research how regulatory agencies protect consumers, workers, and the environment. | INTRODUCTION | Review with students how to prepare unbound reports. Have a class discussion of the 4 components of social responsibility and ethics. Discuss how business people use values to make decisions that are acquired through family, educational, social and religious institutions. Discuss business code of ethics and how it serves as a guideline to help managers and other employees in any organization make better decisionsStudents will conduct on-line research of 5 major corporate websites in order to write a code of ethics for a fictitious company they will create. The students will then describe how these ethical guidelines relate to any or all of the four (4) components of social responsibility. Students will look at 2-3 companies that have practiced unethical behavior. The students will make a multi-media presentation to the class describing any relationship between their company’s code of ethics and the four components of social responsibility. | ESSENTIAL QUESTION | What is ethical behavior and social responsibility...
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...Main author: Sean Francis McCarthy General name: code of construction ethics Publishing year: 2005 summary professional ethics professional Ethics is defined as a system of moral principles, by which human actions and proposals may be judged good or bad, or right or wrong. Internal Ethics 1. Honesty - act with honesty and avoid conduct likely to result, directly or indirectly, in the deception of others. 2. Fairness - do not seek to obtain a benefit which arises directly or indirectly from the unfair treatment of other people. 3. Fair reward - avoid acts which are likely to result in another party being deprived of a fair reward for their work. 4. Reliability - maintain up to date skills and provide services only within your area of competence. 5. Integrity - have regard for the interests of the public, particularly people who will make use of or obtain an interest in the project in the future. 6. Objectivity - identify any potential conflicts of interest and disclose the conflict to any person who would be adversely affected by it. 7. Accountability - provide information and warning of matters within your knowledge which are of potential detriment to others who may be adversely affected by them. Warning must be given in sufficient time to allow the taking of effective action to avoid detriment. Implementation 1. Act with honesty and without deception. 2. Act fairly so as not to obtain advantage. 3. Act with...
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...Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings 5 Finding Number 1 5 Finding Number 2 6 Finding Number 3 7 Recommendations 8 Conclusion 9 References 10 Executive Summary Strong business ethics and social responsibility go a long way for businesses. My CEO had tasked me with researching how ethics and social responsibility affect our employees, reputation, and relationships. Promoting good ethical standards at first glance seems like the right thing to do, however through studying the research provided; they are also the smart thing to do. The information gathered for this report gives clear and definitive answers to the three main questions posed by the CEO of our company. The addition to business ethics can increase efficiency in our company’s employees. This would require the incorporation of a code of ethics in the company’s mission statement as well as having the human resources department designing and training employees on ethics. Having strong ethics within a company promotes trust from within, and a happy employee is a more productive employee. It is by no accident that almost 80% of corporations in the United States today have incorporated some sort of ethics program into their company. Generally, the reputation of a company with good social responsibility is higher than the opposite. Having a good reputation with the public can lead to additional profits and long term benefits. It is important to practice social responsibility...
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