Professionalism and ICT: Understanding the Fundamentals

This report examines the significance of professionalism in the context of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It emphasizes that professionalism extends beyond mere appearance and encompasses a range of behaviors including ethical conduct, effective communication, and organizational skills. The report highlights the need for professionals to adapt to the rapid changes within the ICT industry. It also discusses the importance of ICT professionals and the role they play in making lives better. The report provides a brief overview of the impact of ICT on societal interactions and the necessity of a strong understanding of professional standards in the field. The report also references key academic resources to support its findings.

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Professionalism and ICT
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Professionalism is the competence that is expected from a professional and it carries an
added advantage on the part of the individual. Professionalism in information and
communication technology is not just limited to wearing a proper suit and tie or owning a
number of degrees. It refers to something more such as the manner in which one can conduct
himself in the business situation. An authentic professional possesses the characteristics of neat
appearance, confident demeanor, reliable response, maintaining ethics, competent behavior,
being poise in difficult situation, adhering to the etiquette, brief and concise written
correspondence, required organizational skills, being accountable for the issue and resolve it
(Bourelle, 2014).
ICT or information and communication technology is the platform and components that
sets up modern computing. With the help of ICT people and organizations all around the world
can interact with each other in the digital form. ICT can be considered similar to IT where
professionalism plays a major role. ICT is influenced for societal, economic and interpersonal
interactions and transactions and the way in which people communicate, work and live (Afshari,
Bakar, Luan, Samah, & Fooi, 2014).
Professionalism is not the job done but how is it done. Due to the rapid changes taking
place in ICT, professionalism has come up in the core of the industry. If ICT needs to meet up
the potential in making lives better then the significance of professionalism cannot be
overstressed. When an ICT industry comprises of the professional individuals then the
responsibility which demands less regulation will be acknowledged.

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Bibliography
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