Ethical Dilemma Assignment
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IT ethics
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................1RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................................................................................3CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................4REFERENCES................................................................................................................................5
INTRODUCTIONIt is important to follow several rules and regulations related to technology. Every system isbeen tested which ensures that government guidelines are followed. In Australia there is ACScode of conduct which consists of various laws. These all codes are followed in to ensuretransparency and honesty in work ethics (Trevino & Nelson, 2016). Ethical dilemma is asituation where a choice has to be made between two or more courses of action available. It issolved by selecting one action and analysing its impact. This report is based on ethical dilemma occurred due to different consequences faced byKen. He is an ICT professional who has designed a system. Moreover, it will discuss about whatactions can be taken as per ACS code of conduct. At last recommendations are given withreasons. MAIN BODYMain ethical dilemma involved in caseIn the case basically there are three ethical dilemmas shown. Ken has designed a systemwhich is to be tested and go live on Monday. But a situation has arisen and he has to takeeffective course of action. The ethical dilemmas are described below :- Let system go live- It is a dilemma in which the system can go live on Monday without beencompletely tested. Here, in this situation even if system is not tested Ken is forced bymanagement to launch it. He is having option to launch untested system. So, if Ken decide tochoose this then the system goes live it can create major issues. Due to it, he may have to facelegal actionKen fight back – here, in this dilemma it is stated that Ken can fight back to his decision. He cantake his own decision not to launch system (Capurro, 2018). This means that he can test systemand then launch it. If Ken fight back then system might be tested. Thus, it might be that clientgives some time to test system. There can be changes done in it according to guidelinementioned in ACS. So, he will be able to ensure that ICT is secured, protected, etc. and there istransparency maintained in system process. Ken resigns – In this he can resign from his post. It will be major decision regarding his ownjob. Moreover, Ken will have to meet bank officer to solve issue regarding money transfer.Furthermore, resignation will impact on his professional development. Analyze ethical dilemma as different action by ICT professional Ken1
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