Professional Issues in Information TechnologyTo function effectively, professional IT practitioners need not only the appropriate technical knowledge, skills and experience, but also a broad understanding of the context in which they operate. A good grounding in the relationship between technological change, society and the law, and the powerful role that IT and IT professionals play in a technological society are all essential assets. This book provides a unique introduction to: social, legal, financial, organizational and ethical issues in the context of the IT industry; the role of professional codes of conduct and ethics, and their practical application; key legislation including: intellectual property, liability for defective software, computer misuse, and intellectual property rights. |
Contents
1 Law and Government | 1 |
2 The Nature of a Profession | 11 |
3 Professional Bodies in Computing | 25 |
4 What Is an Organization? | 41 |
5 Financing a Startup Company | 51 |
6 Financial Accounting | 59 |
7 Management Accounting | 75 |
8 Investment Appraisal | 85 |
13 Intellectual Property Rights | 161 |
14 Data Protection Privacy and Freedom of Information | 181 |
15 Internet Issues | 193 |
16 Computer Misuse | 209 |
The BCS Code of Conduct | 217 |
Sample Agreement | 221 |
Sample Terms and Conditions for a Fixed Price Contract | 223 |
Sample Contract of Employment | 231 |
9 Structure and Management of Organizations | 97 |
10 Human Resources Issues | 111 |
11 AntiDiscrimination Legislation | 135 |
12 Software Contracts and Liability | 145 |
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Back Cover | 243 |
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