Information Technology and Business Ethics

Author: George
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Information technology is not a curse to us; it poses challenges, requiring us to anticipate its consequences and avoid negative impacts. This book sharpens our sensitivity, broadens our horizons, and gives us new insights into many important issues, from the protection of personal information to digital technology. In short, it is an excellent book. George Endler (University of Notre Dame, USA)
This book focuses on the ethical issues arising in enterprises due to the widespread use of computers and the rapid development of information technology. It explores ethical issues within computer and information technology companies and other businesses caused by the application of information technology from seven aspects: Ethics and the Information Revolution, Privacy and Personal Dignity, Employee and Privacy Communication, Software – Intellectual Property Protection, Ethical Issues in Information Technology and Network Companies, Ethical Issues on the Internet, and Information Technology and Society. The book combines general principles of ethics with issues in the development of information technology, proposing solutions.