Information Technology Ethics Assignment : DET

Running Head: Information Technology Ethics
Information
Technology
Ethics

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................ 1
Doing Ethics Technique – Analysis.............................................................................. 1
What is going on?.................................................................................................... 1
What are the facts?................................................................................................. 1
What are the issues?............................................................................................... 1
Who is affected?...................................................................................................... 1
What are the ethical issues and implications?............................................................2
What can be done about it?........................................................................................ 3
What options are there?............................................................................................. 3
Which option is best and why?................................................................................... 3
Conclusion.................................................................................................................. 3
References................................................................................................................. 4

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Introduction
In this write up emphasizes will be given on implementing "Doing Ethics Techniques
(DET)" for analyzing the ethical matters in Video 2 (Development Methodology). The paper
shows a proper evaluation of the ethical concerns associated to ICT and effects related to ethical
problems will also be discussed. Last part of the paper will discuss the solutions related to ethical
issues that should be taken into consideration by implementing ethical theories.
Doing Ethics Technique – Analysis
What is going on?
In the video, it is seen that the call is received by a junior developer. Client asks to make
modifications in the contract given to the organization. Assurance is given to the consumer that
changes will be made in the software. The changes that are asked by the client to be made in the
project are accepted by the junior developer. But he has not taken approval from a project
manager.
What are the facts?
The call is received by the junior developer of the company and acceptance is given to
make changes in the software. He has given assurance to the client that changes will be made in
the software. He has made the mistake of not asking from the project manager about the changes
that are requested by the customer and given confirmation to a client. The outcome that is
achieved is related to ignore the hierarchy of the company.
What are the issues?
He has overridden the organizational hierarchy by receiving calls directly from the
customer. The assurance given by the developer to make the modifications without consulting
the manager is one of the major issues. The changes that are assured by the developer impact the
rules and regulations of the company.
Who is affected?
Junior developer