ITM 407 Study Guide - Deontological Ethics

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Information Technology Management
• Course: ITM 407
• Professor: Candace Grant

Document Summary

Table 2-2 summaries four objections that individuals raise on why it is pointless to engage in moral discussions. Review the table and consult the previous section for additional clarification. This week we were introduced to the use of backing to support our arguments and we focused on using one of four ethical approaches to support our argument. Table 2-3 summarizes the four ethical theories that we used in the week 2 workshop. For further clarification on each of the theories consult the previous section. Refer to week 3 notes in the itm 407 folder. The week 2 lecture notes summarized maner"s eight unique characteristics of computers that we should be aware of. We discussed uniquely cloned and uniquely coded in class. Maner unique ethical problems in it pg 9-21: storage representing information digitally. If storage digitally, there are possible chances of theft: malleability - capable of logically manipulating inputs to produce outputs, there is no restriction.