IT Ethics: Video Methodology and ACS Code of Ethics

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IT ETHICS

IT ETHICS
Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Video 2: Video methodology...........................................................................................................2
THE ACS CODE OF ETHICS........................................................................................................2
The primacy of the public interest...............................................................................................2
The enhancement in the quality of life.........................................................................................3
Honesty........................................................................................................................................3
Competence..................................................................................................................................3
Professional development............................................................................................................3
Professionalism............................................................................................................................3
Problems identified the 2nd video.....................................................................................................3
Recommendations............................................................................................................................4
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................4
References........................................................................................................................................5
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IT ETHICS
Introduction
For this essay, the chosen video is development methodology (Video 2). The paper will highlight
the key issues which are analyzed in the video. Also, on the basis of the identified issues, the
recommendations will be given that assist in solving the problems identified in the paper.
Video 2: Video methodology
In the video, it has been examined that the ACS code of ethics was not considered by the junior
developer at the time of doing the activities in the workplace. It is seen the junior developer was
indulged in not ethical act of attending the call in relation to the ACS Code of ethics. The junior
developer has taken the call of the customer and at that time the client requested to make the
changes in the software given to the company. Junior developer has ensured client that the
request of doing modifications will be accepted. The decision took by the junior developer was
not right as he has not taken permission and given authorization of the changes in relation to the
request given by the customer. The issue emphasizes on the development methodology video is
overridden of the organizational hierarchy. The step taken by the junior developer has created
issue for the project manager in the workplace. Also, the junior developer failed to implement
the activities in relation to the policies set within organization (Al-Saggaf, 2016).
THE ACS CODE OF ETHICS
ACS can be defined as the Australian computer security that focuses on considering procedure
that is important to be considered by the IT professionals so that honor and dignity can be
maintained. The ethical code of conduct focuses on maintaining the positive attitude of the
individuals as it can assist in considering the societal values (ACS, 2019).
The primacy of the public interest
It is necessary for the IT professionals to emphasize on taking care of the public interest as it will
assist in maintaining the personal and business interest.
The enhancement in the quality of life
The ICT Professionals have the aim to maintain the quality of life of the individuals. It is
important for the people who are managing their work in the workplace and also it is related with
the specific task allocated to them.
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