Tuesday 17 April 2012
Chapter 1 - Dubious MethodsUsed to Investigate Leaks by Hewlett-Packard Board Members
1. Which issue is more disconcerting- the fact that a board member leaked confidential information about the firm or the tactics used to investigate the leak? defend your position.
The more disconcerting is the fact that a board member leaked confidential information about the firm because even if you are a board member in a company you don’t have the right to leak the information because you already know that it’s against the law. Confidential, so it means it’s a secret, information that should be shared only by those that need to know and could be.
2. Can the use of pretexting to gain information ever be justified? is it consider legal under any circumstances?
A pretext is a false motive and illegal. Pretexting is considered an illegal act under most circumstances, but the laws against the practice vary from state to state and aren't always clearly written. If you want to know the information about that person makes it in a legal way. Although you’re in a highest rank if you used illegal way of investigating you’re like with the suspect.
Chapter 2 - IT Technicians Fired After Reporting Child Porn
Question to Consider
1. What message is sent to IT workers by the actions of New York Law School and colleague even if unrelated job-performance issues justified their actions in firing Gross and Perry?
The message of the case of It technicians fired after reporting child porn to IT workers don’t intrusive the belongings of your professor or that is not related to your job. Do what your professor command you and nothing else. If you discovered something wrong, well, think twice if you will report it or not. Look at the negative side and even the positive side.
2. Since the incident, a number of states have enacted laws that require workers to report immediately any child pornography found while servicing equipment. Most of the laws state that worker who reports such a discovery is immune from any criminal,civil or administrative liability. Failure to report the discovery can result to a fine, imprisonment or both,do you think such laws will encourage reporting? why or why not?
I think such laws will not encourage reporting because you in yourself you did it for the company your work for but the law look it as a wrong did. For me, I will just don’t mind of what I saw. If I know well my professor I will confess to him of what his doing is wrong and he will at good if he will stop such thing.
1. What message is sent to IT workers by the actions of New York Law School and colleague even if unrelated job-performance issues justified their actions in firing Gross and Perry?
The message of the case of It technicians fired after reporting child porn to IT workers don’t intrusive the belongings of your professor or that is not related to your job. Do what your professor command you and nothing else. If you discovered something wrong, well, think twice if you will report it or not. Look at the negative side and even the positive side.
2. Since the incident, a number of states have enacted laws that require workers to report immediately any child pornography found while servicing equipment. Most of the laws state that worker who reports such a discovery is immune from any criminal,civil or administrative liability. Failure to report the discovery can result to a fine, imprisonment or both,do you think such laws will encourage reporting? why or why not?
I think such laws will not encourage reporting because you in yourself you did it for the company your work for but the law look it as a wrong did. For me, I will just don’t mind of what I saw. If I know well my professor I will confess to him of what his doing is wrong and he will at good if he will stop such thing.
Chapter 2 - CASE# 3 When Certification Is Justified
Discussion Questions
1. How can organizations and vendors change their certification programs to test for skills as well as core knowledge What issues might this introduce?
The organization create a project management certification that give training to the employee and IT workers to gain the certificate needed for the job they are in. It ensure that the examinees not just the core knowledge but also to know how to use the knowledge.
2. What are the primary arguments against certification, and how can certifying bodies change their programs to overcome these shortcomings?
They argued that testable IT knowledge does not necessarily translate into quality IT work. A worker needs good communications and problem-solving skills as well as perseverance to get the job done well. So, while there is no universal call for the certification or a uniform examination procedure that answers all needs within the IT profession, certifying bodies are beginning to adapt their programs to better fulfill the evolving need for certification in IT.
3. What are the benefits of certification? How might certification programs need to change in the future to better serve the needs of the IT community?
The benefits of certification, the employee is easily find a job that match to what career he take. It serves as evidence that you attend any training's that is related to IT community.
1. How can organizations and vendors change their certification programs to test for skills as well as core knowledge What issues might this introduce?
The organization create a project management certification that give training to the employee and IT workers to gain the certificate needed for the job they are in. It ensure that the examinees not just the core knowledge but also to know how to use the knowledge.
2. What are the primary arguments against certification, and how can certifying bodies change their programs to overcome these shortcomings?
They argued that testable IT knowledge does not necessarily translate into quality IT work. A worker needs good communications and problem-solving skills as well as perseverance to get the job done well. So, while there is no universal call for the certification or a uniform examination procedure that answers all needs within the IT profession, certifying bodies are beginning to adapt their programs to better fulfill the evolving need for certification in IT.
3. What are the benefits of certification? How might certification programs need to change in the future to better serve the needs of the IT community?
The benefits of certification, the employee is easily find a job that match to what career he take. It serves as evidence that you attend any training's that is related to IT community.
Chapter 1 - CASE# 3 Is There A Place For Ethics In IT
Discussion Questions
1. Discuss how a CIO might handle Schrage’s sceanarios using the suggested process for ethical decision making presented in this chapter.
CIO must handle schrage's scenarios using this way for ethical decision making. He has enough knowledge to do what is right for his company.
2. Discuss the possible short-term losses and long-term gains in implementing ethical solutions for each of Schrage’s scenarios.
Short term fails to meet standard for their businesses they might lose something but a small amount or quantity. Some readers argued that CIOs must consider the company’s long-term needs rather than just the current needs of a specific project.
3. Must business choose between good ethics and financial benefits? Explain your answer using Schrage’s scenarios as examples.
Business must choose good ethics because we all know that Ethics is a requirement for human life. It is our means of deciding a course of action. Without it, our actions would be random and aimless. Just like in Schrage’s scenario they didn’t gave importance the ethical way of doing things in the company
1. Discuss how a CIO might handle Schrage’s sceanarios using the suggested process for ethical decision making presented in this chapter.
CIO must handle schrage's scenarios using this way for ethical decision making. He has enough knowledge to do what is right for his company.
2. Discuss the possible short-term losses and long-term gains in implementing ethical solutions for each of Schrage’s scenarios.
Short term fails to meet standard for their businesses they might lose something but a small amount or quantity. Some readers argued that CIOs must consider the company’s long-term needs rather than just the current needs of a specific project.
3. Must business choose between good ethics and financial benefits? Explain your answer using Schrage’s scenarios as examples.
Business must choose good ethics because we all know that Ethics is a requirement for human life. It is our means of deciding a course of action. Without it, our actions would be random and aimless. Just like in Schrage’s scenario they didn’t gave importance the ethical way of doing things in the company
Friday 13 April 2012
What takes to be an IT Professional?
To become an IT Professional:
Characteristics
ATTITUDE-- Our attitudes are reflected in everything we do. CONCENTRATION AND KNOWLEDGE-- means knowing what to do at the right time. To achieve a high level of concentration, a professional has to be knowledgeable in what they do. EFFORT-- means getting their before someone else does, beating the competition, rolling up your sleeves and grinding it out when times are tough, making the right plays when needed, and not being afraid to get dirty. PASSION-- helps to engage an organization. When people discover the work that they love, work becomes more than a job -- it becomes a unique calling.
We can never be truly professional unless we develop a sincere respect for- and healthy attitude toward- our customers and guests, concentration makes a strong part of the game, we must love playing hard and hustling and lastly passion makes the difference.
Skills
IT professionals work in areas of IT such as PROGRAMMING-- is the process of designing, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining the source code of computer programs. DATABASE ADMINISTRATION-- Database management is among the fundamental processes in the software field of computing. NETWORKING -- is a common synonym for developing and maintaining contacts and personal connections with a variety of people who might be helpful to you and your career. ECOMMERCE-- Electronic commerce or ecommerce is a term for any type of business, or commercial transaction that involves the transfer of information across the Internet.
“It's not necessarily about what career you pick. It's about how you do what you do” - Cory Doctorow
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