Consider the following scenario:You are a young ambitious programmer working for a small company developing software for web based services in the health area, with a focus on support to remote aboriginal communities. To further your career you undertake additional tertiary study, with support from your manager, Brian. This study includes topics covering computer ethics, and issues relating to the impact of ICT on different communities. You develop a new user interface, which has a strong focus on accessibility for remote communities, especially considering the type of technology likely to be used. You also pay special attention to the use of cultural images in the interface, to avoid those which may be distressing or offensive to aboriginal users. The new system is a great success and your contribution is recognised by your company, through an Employee of the Month Award. The company also receives a national business award for its contribution to the positive use of ICT in aboriginal communities. Brian takes all of the credit for this, and you receive no acknowledgement for your efforts.Which values would you like to remind Brian of? Select all that apply. (This question has more than one correct answer)Group of answer choices1.2.1 Public Interest a) identify those potentially impacted by your work and explicitly consider their interests.1.2.3 Honesty f) give credit for work done by others where credit is due.1.2.3 Honesty g) not attempt to enhance your own reputation at the expense of another person’s reputation.1.2.6 Professionalism h) co-operate in advancing ICT by communication with other professionals, students and the public.1.2.6 Professionalism i) have pride in your profession, and protect and promote professionalism and trustworthiness in ICT.None of them.
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Consider the following scenario:You are a young ambitious programmer working for a small company developing software for web based services in the health area, with a focus on support to remote aboriginal communities. To further your career you undertake additional tertiary study, with support from your manager, Brian. This study includes topics covering computer ethics, and issues relating to the impact of ICT on different communities. You develop a new user interface, which has a strong focus on accessibility for remote communities, especially considering the type of technology likely to be used. You also pay special attention to the use of cultural images in the interface, to avoid those which may be distressing or offensive to aboriginal users. The new system is a great success and your contribution is recognised by your company, through an Employee of the Month Award. The company also receives a national business award for its contribution to the positive use of ICT in aboriginal communities. Brian takes all of the credit for this, and you receive no acknowledgement for your efforts.Which values would you like to remind Brian of? Select all that apply. (This question has more than one correct answer)Group of answer choices1.2.1 Public Interest a) identify those potentially impacted by your work and explicitly consider their interests.1.2.3 Honesty f) give credit for work done by others where credit is due.1.2.3 Honesty g) not attempt to enhance your own reputation at the expense of another person’s reputation.1.2.6 Professionalism h) co-operate in advancing ICT by communication with other professionals, students and the public.1.2.6 Professionalism i) have pride in your profession, and protect and promote professionalism and trustworthiness in ICT.None of them.
Solution
The values you would like to remind Brian of are:
1.2.1 Public Interest a) identify those potentially impacted by your work and explicitly consider their interests.
1.2.3 Honesty f) give credit for work done by others where credit is due.
1.2.3 Honesty g) not attempt to enhance your own reputation at the expense of another person’s reputation.
These values are important as they ensure that credit is given where it's due and that the interests of those impacted by the work are considered. It also discourages enhancing one's reputation at the expense of others.
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