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For this assignment, you are given an opportunity to explore and apply a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical issue. A framework provides a methodical and systematic approach for decision making, namely Reynolds Seven-Step Approach to systematically approach an ethical dilemma resulting in an ethical decision if straightforwardly and honestly applied.

Using the teleological theory of Altruism (Auguste Comte) Seeks to maximize decisions and actions based on interests of others, even if at own individual expense; opposite of egoism.

A separate write-up of the ethical theory that supports your decision is part of the following requirements.

For this paper, the following elements must be addressed:

Describe a current IT-related ethical issue: Cyberbullying

Since this is a paper exercise, not a real-time situation, you may want to construct a brief scenario where this issue comes into play, and thus causes an ethical dilemma. The dilemma may affect you, your family, your job, or your company; or it may be a matter of public policy or law that affects the general populace.

Define a concise problem statement that is extracted from the above description or scenario. It is best if you define a specific problem caused by the dilemma, that needs a specific ethical decision to be made, that will solve the dilemma.   Be aware that if it is a matter of public policy or law, that it may require a regulatory body or congressional approval to take action to implement a solution.

Analyze your problem: Using Reynolds' Seven-Step Ethical Decision-Making Approach

 

 

CYBERBULLYING:
WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING AND WHAT CAN BE DONE TO
STOP IT
Paper A: Application of a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical issue
Concerning your paper: Prepare a minimum 3- 5 page, double-spaced paper and submit it to the LEO
Assignments Module as an attached Microsoft Word file.
Provide appropriate American Psychological Association (APA) source citations
for all sources you use. In addition to critical thinking and analysis skills, your
paper should reflect appropriate grammar and spelling, good organization,
and proper business-writing style. For this assignment, You are given an opportunity to explore and apply a decision making
framework to an IT-related ethical issue. A framework provides a methodical
and systematic approach for decision making, namely Reynolds Seven-Step
Approach to systematically approach an ethical dilemma resulting in an
ethical decision if straightforwardly and honestly applied.
Using the teleological theory of Altruism (Auguste Comte) Seeks to maximize
decisions and actions based on interests of others, even if at own individual
expense; opposite of egoism.
A separate write-up of the ethical theory that supports your decision is part of
the following requirements.
For this paper, the following elements must be addressed: Describe a current IT-related ethical issue: Computer Based Crimes
Since this is a paper exercise, not a real-time situation, you may want to
construct a brief scenario where this issue comes into play, and thus causes
an ethical dilemma. The dilemma may affect you, your family, your job, or
your company; or it may be a matter of public policy or law that affects the
general populace. Define a concise problem statement that is extracted from the above
description or scenario. It is best if you define a specific problem caused by
the dilemma, that needs a specific ethical decision to be made, that will solve
the dilemma. Be aware that if it is a matter of public policy or law, that it
may require a regulatory body or congressional approval to take action to
implement a solution.
Analyze your problem: Using Reynolds' Seven-Step Ethical Decision-Making Approach ANALYZE YOUR PROBLEM: REYNOLDS' SEVEN-STEP ETHICAL DECISIONMAKING APPROACH (Adapted from Reynolds, G. W. (2003). Ethics in Information Technology, pp.115118.) GET THE FACTS
Before proceeding, ensure that you have assembled the relevant facts regarding the
ethical issue that you're addressing. IDENTIFY THE STAKEHOLDERS
Identify who is impacted by this situation and its subsequent resolution. Define what
their role is as well as what would be the best-case outcome for each stakeholder
group. CONSIDER THE CONSEQUENCES
What are the benefits and/or harm that could come from your decision to you
individually, the stakeholders, and the organization as a whole? EVALUATE THE VARIOUS GUIDELINES, POLICIES, AND PRINCIPLES
First look to any applicable laws, then to any existing corporate policies, ethical
codes, and individual principles. Look at the application of traditional ethical
theories as well as Normative Theories of Business Ethics. DEVELOP AND EVALUATE OPTIONS
You may identify several possible solutions and may find it useful to support each
with key principles that support the recommendation. Your chosen solution should
be ethically defendable and, at the same time, meet the stakeholder and
organizational needs and obligations. REVIEW YOUR DECISION
Review your decision in relationship to your personal and the organization's values.
Would others see this as a good and right decision? Consider and state the impact
of the decision that you made on an individual, an organization, stakeholders,
customers suppliers, and the environment, as applicable! EVALUATE THE RESULTS
Did the final outcome achieve the desired results? This is an important step to help
develop and increase your decision-making abilities.
State and discuss the applicable ethical theory that supports your decision.
Using Altruism (Auguste Comte): Seeks to maximize decisions and actions based on
interests of others, even if at own individual expense; opposite of egoism