ACS Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct
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This document discusses the ACS Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct and its principles. It analyzes a scenario where a Project Manager wants to deliver a system without encryption, violating ethical principles. Recommended actions and conclusion are provided.
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ACS Code of Ethics & Professional
Conduct
Case Study
22nd March 2019
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Case Study
22nd March 2019
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ACS Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct
Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................3
Scenario Background...................................................................................................................................3
ACS Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct – Scenario Analysis.............................................................3
Primacy of Public Interest.......................................................................................................................3
Enhancement of Quality of Life..............................................................................................................4
Honesty...................................................................................................................................................4
Competence.............................................................................................................................................4
Professional Development.......................................................................................................................5
Professionalism.......................................................................................................................................5
Recommended Option & Conclusion..........................................................................................................5
References...................................................................................................................................................7
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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................3
Scenario Background...................................................................................................................................3
ACS Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct – Scenario Analysis.............................................................3
Primacy of Public Interest.......................................................................................................................3
Enhancement of Quality of Life..............................................................................................................4
Honesty...................................................................................................................................................4
Competence.............................................................................................................................................4
Professional Development.......................................................................................................................5
Professionalism.......................................................................................................................................5
Recommended Option & Conclusion..........................................................................................................5
References...................................................................................................................................................7
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Introduction
Australian Computing Society (ACS) has provides a set of six principles to maintain ethical
compliance and follow professional code of conduct in the business organizations. The six
principles include primacy of public interest, enhancement of quality of life, honesty,
competence, professional development, and professionalism (Acs, 2014). There are various
business processes and operations that are carried out. It is necessary that these processes abide
by the six principles specified by ACS.
One such scenario is analyzed from the point of view of the ACS code of ethics & professional
conduct.
Scenario Background
The scenario includes the discussion between the Program Director and the Project Manager
regarding the request from the Sponsor for early launch of the project. The Project Manager
wishes to deliver the project before the due deadline to meet the expectations of the project
sponsor so that there are new business opportunities that are created. However, the Program
Director explains that the encryption functionality is not included in the system and the team will
not be able to implement the same if early launch is done. The absence of encryption may lead to
security implications, such as hacking and loss of data. The Project Manager insists that the
client is provided with the system without encryption and the functionality can be implemented
in the next update (Youtube, 2019).
ACS Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct – Scenario Analysis
Primacy of Public Interest
It is the principles under ACS code that states that the members in a project team and the
business organization shall also prioritize the public interests. Also, the business operations must
reflect the same.
However, in the scenario provided, the Project Manager wishes to deliver the incomplete system
to the project sponsor. The decision to do so may result in the occurrence of security risks and
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Introduction
Australian Computing Society (ACS) has provides a set of six principles to maintain ethical
compliance and follow professional code of conduct in the business organizations. The six
principles include primacy of public interest, enhancement of quality of life, honesty,
competence, professional development, and professionalism (Acs, 2014). There are various
business processes and operations that are carried out. It is necessary that these processes abide
by the six principles specified by ACS.
One such scenario is analyzed from the point of view of the ACS code of ethics & professional
conduct.
Scenario Background
The scenario includes the discussion between the Program Director and the Project Manager
regarding the request from the Sponsor for early launch of the project. The Project Manager
wishes to deliver the project before the due deadline to meet the expectations of the project
sponsor so that there are new business opportunities that are created. However, the Program
Director explains that the encryption functionality is not included in the system and the team will
not be able to implement the same if early launch is done. The absence of encryption may lead to
security implications, such as hacking and loss of data. The Project Manager insists that the
client is provided with the system without encryption and the functionality can be implemented
in the next update (Youtube, 2019).
ACS Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct – Scenario Analysis
Primacy of Public Interest
It is the principles under ACS code that states that the members in a project team and the
business organization shall also prioritize the public interests. Also, the business operations must
reflect the same.
However, in the scenario provided, the Project Manager wishes to deliver the incomplete system
to the project sponsor. The decision to do so may result in the occurrence of security risks and
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attacks for the users. The Sponsor will not be informed about the missing encryption in the
system and the issues may result in loss of customer data and hacking of the accounts/system.
The chances of hacking are rather low; however, the information of the public, that is the sponsor
and its customers will be compromised.
The decision to accept the request for the early launch and deliver the system without encryption
and without informing the sponsor about it is unethical (Peslak, 2010).
Enhancement of Quality of Life
The project that is being conducted for the project team will fulfill certain needs and
requirements of the end-users. The primary purpose will be to enhance the quality of life for the
customers and the end-users.
However, the delivery of system without encryption may lead to certain security implications
that may do more harm than good. Thus, the decision to carry on with the delivery of an
incomplete system will not be ethical.
Honesty
It is extremely necessary in the project environments that an enhanced level of transparency is
maintained between the project team, project management, and the project client. All of these
entities shall be informed about the project updates and progress so that high level of
understanding is acquired. The project team and internal management are expected to remain
honest about the updates (Dorsey, 2012).
However, in this case, the Project Manager wishes to hide the details of encryption functionality
and its implications from the project sponsor. The decision to go ahead with it will be the
violation of this principle under ACS.
Competence
The principle suggests that the employees of an organization and the teams must accept only the
work in which they are competent. Accepting certain work and being unable to deliver it or
accomplish it as per the expectations leads to disappointment and drop in the engagement levels
of the clients.
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attacks for the users. The Sponsor will not be informed about the missing encryption in the
system and the issues may result in loss of customer data and hacking of the accounts/system.
The chances of hacking are rather low; however, the information of the public, that is the sponsor
and its customers will be compromised.
The decision to accept the request for the early launch and deliver the system without encryption
and without informing the sponsor about it is unethical (Peslak, 2010).
Enhancement of Quality of Life
The project that is being conducted for the project team will fulfill certain needs and
requirements of the end-users. The primary purpose will be to enhance the quality of life for the
customers and the end-users.
However, the delivery of system without encryption may lead to certain security implications
that may do more harm than good. Thus, the decision to carry on with the delivery of an
incomplete system will not be ethical.
Honesty
It is extremely necessary in the project environments that an enhanced level of transparency is
maintained between the project team, project management, and the project client. All of these
entities shall be informed about the project updates and progress so that high level of
understanding is acquired. The project team and internal management are expected to remain
honest about the updates (Dorsey, 2012).
However, in this case, the Project Manager wishes to hide the details of encryption functionality
and its implications from the project sponsor. The decision to go ahead with it will be the
violation of this principle under ACS.
Competence
The principle suggests that the employees of an organization and the teams must accept only the
work in which they are competent. Accepting certain work and being unable to deliver it or
accomplish it as per the expectations leads to disappointment and drop in the engagement levels
of the clients.
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The Project Manager did not explain the Project Sponsor about the missing encryption
functionality during the discussion regarding the early launch in spite of being aware of the
same. Also, Program Director explained the Project Manager about the implications; however,
the latter wishes to go ahead with the missing functionality. It is the clear violation of the ethical
principles (Slote, 2008).
Professional Development
The principle states that all the employees in an organization must carry out the professional
activities such that they result in the upgrade of personal knowledge and skills as well as of the
other employees. The capabilities and responsibilities shown by the senior employees must be of
such a quality that the other employees may take inspiration from the same (Schultz, 2010).
In this case, the willingness of the Project Manager to hide the details of the missing encryption
functionality and go ahead with the delivery to gain business opportunities is an example of
inadequate, dishonest, and unethical; business decision. The Program Director and other
members of the project team will also have negative influence due to the same.
Professionalism
It is expected from the employees that they maintain professional standards and healthy work
environment. Also, the employees shall take necessary actions against the ones that violate the
code of ethics and professional conduct.
In the scenario, the Project Manager is himself violating the principles of the ethical code.
Recommended Option & Conclusion
It is recommended that the Program Director listen to the team and convince the Project Manager
to not deliver the system without the encryption functionality.
The Senior Developer has already informed the Program Director about the implications of
missing encryption for the system and its data sets. The Program Director shall again have a
discussion with the project team members to determine the detailed account of negative impacts
and the degree of the impacts. The Program Director must present the same to the Project
Manager which shall act as a base to convince the Project Manager that early launch without the
encryption functionality shall not be done. In case the Project Manager still decides to go ahead
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The Project Manager did not explain the Project Sponsor about the missing encryption
functionality during the discussion regarding the early launch in spite of being aware of the
same. Also, Program Director explained the Project Manager about the implications; however,
the latter wishes to go ahead with the missing functionality. It is the clear violation of the ethical
principles (Slote, 2008).
Professional Development
The principle states that all the employees in an organization must carry out the professional
activities such that they result in the upgrade of personal knowledge and skills as well as of the
other employees. The capabilities and responsibilities shown by the senior employees must be of
such a quality that the other employees may take inspiration from the same (Schultz, 2010).
In this case, the willingness of the Project Manager to hide the details of the missing encryption
functionality and go ahead with the delivery to gain business opportunities is an example of
inadequate, dishonest, and unethical; business decision. The Program Director and other
members of the project team will also have negative influence due to the same.
Professionalism
It is expected from the employees that they maintain professional standards and healthy work
environment. Also, the employees shall take necessary actions against the ones that violate the
code of ethics and professional conduct.
In the scenario, the Project Manager is himself violating the principles of the ethical code.
Recommended Option & Conclusion
It is recommended that the Program Director listen to the team and convince the Project Manager
to not deliver the system without the encryption functionality.
The Senior Developer has already informed the Program Director about the implications of
missing encryption for the system and its data sets. The Program Director shall again have a
discussion with the project team members to determine the detailed account of negative impacts
and the degree of the impacts. The Program Director must present the same to the Project
Manager which shall act as a base to convince the Project Manager that early launch without the
encryption functionality shall not be done. In case the Project Manager still decides to go ahead
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with the early launch then the confirmation for the same must not be given by the Program
Director and the members of the team. Also, the matter shall be reported to the human resource
department regarding the violation of the organizational policy and ACS code by the Project
Manager.
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with the early launch then the confirmation for the same must not be given by the Program
Director and the members of the team. Also, the matter shall be reported to the human resource
department regarding the violation of the organizational policy and ACS code by the Project
Manager.
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References
Acs. (2014). ACS Code of Ethics. Retrieved from https://www.acs.org.au/content/dam/acs/acs-
documents/Code-of-Ethics.pdf
Dorsey, D. (2012). Consequentialism, Cognitive Limitations, and Moral Theory. Retrieved from
http://people.ku.edu/~ddorsey/agency.pdf
Peslak, A. (2010). Information technology intellectual property ethics: issues and analysis.
Retrieved from
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/70ab/477752c78990466179afd38446bcbce97601.pdf
Schultz, R. (2010). The Role of IT in the Ethics of Globalization. Retrieved from
http://iisit.org/Vol7/IISITv7p353-368Schultz729.pdf
Slote, M. (2008). Satisficing Consequentialism. Retrieved from
https://www.princeton.edu/~ppettit/papers/1984/Satisficing%20Consequentialism.pdf
Youtube. (2019). Scenario 3: Early Launch. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=v5M7ohdZ6qA
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References
Acs. (2014). ACS Code of Ethics. Retrieved from https://www.acs.org.au/content/dam/acs/acs-
documents/Code-of-Ethics.pdf
Dorsey, D. (2012). Consequentialism, Cognitive Limitations, and Moral Theory. Retrieved from
http://people.ku.edu/~ddorsey/agency.pdf
Peslak, A. (2010). Information technology intellectual property ethics: issues and analysis.
Retrieved from
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/70ab/477752c78990466179afd38446bcbce97601.pdf
Schultz, R. (2010). The Role of IT in the Ethics of Globalization. Retrieved from
http://iisit.org/Vol7/IISITv7p353-368Schultz729.pdf
Slote, M. (2008). Satisficing Consequentialism. Retrieved from
https://www.princeton.edu/~ppettit/papers/1984/Satisficing%20Consequentialism.pdf
Youtube. (2019). Scenario 3: Early Launch. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=v5M7ohdZ6qA
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