Assignment requiring a business report containing altogether up to1500 words for both subtasks.
Learning Outcomes
The following course learning outcomes are assessed by completing this assessment:
- K1. Research and discuss underpinning theories of ethical philosophy and apply these in to a range of scenarios in an IT workplace environment.
- K2. Interpret the principles of the Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics and synthesize them into daily IT practice.
- S1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the cognitive and practical approaches required to manage IT professionals in collaborative, global work environments.
- A2. Apply skills frameworks and develop a career plan in readiness for transition into the IT profession.
- V3. Value ethical decision making approaches when working as an IT professional
Assessment Details
This assignment has two subtasks of equal weights. Students are expected to complete both subtasks.
Subtask 1: Case Study
Subtasks 1 Tasks:
Students are expected to prepare a business report of maximum length of 750 words that gives an ethical analysis of the issues raised in the case study. Your submission must at least address the following points:
a) List the stakeholders in the case study. Discuss how each of the stakeholders in the case study applied or failed to apply ethical decision-making approaches in the IT work environment. (V3)
b) Clearly state the ethical dilemma that confronts the stakeholders mentioned in the case study.
c) Provide an ethical response to the dilemma according to consequences alone. Consider the consequences for each of the stakeholders mentioned in the case study.
d) The ACS Code of Professional Conduct extends the meaning of the six ethical values with requirements that contribute to observing the values. Examine the code and identify requirements (using value numbers 1-6 and a requirement letter) that are relevant to this case study. For each identified requirement, explain how it should be applied in this case study. (K2)
e) Use appropriate theories of ethical philosophy to analyse the case study, especially for the position of Mrs McDonald and Mr. McBright in passing the integrated circuits while knowing that they were faulty. (K1)
Subtask 2: Using the SFIA 6 to Develop a Career Plan for Classroom/Career Transition
Task: investigate the SFIA 6 framework, and apply it to develop a career plan to prepare you for your transition into the IT profession upon your graduation. First, identity and specify which of the seven SFIA 6 responsibility levels whose skills your developed career plan seeks to achieve.
Attachment:- task specification.rar
Attachment:- Business Report Format.rar