CSE332
INDUSTRY ETHICS AND
LEGAL ISSUES
- Creating an ethical work environment
- Ethical decision making
Creating an Ethical Work Environment
Creating an Ethical Work Environment
Employees must have a knowledgeable resource
with whom they can discuss perceived unethical
practices
Creating an Ethical Work Environment
Manager’s checklist for establishing an ethical work environment
DECISION
DECISION MAKING
INCLUDING ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN DECISION
MAKING
DEVELOP A PROBLEM STATEMENT
A problem statement is a clear, concise description of the issue
that needs to be addressed.
It Answers-
• What do people observe that causes them to think there is a
problem?
• Who is directly affected by the problem?
• Is anyone else affected?
• How often does the problem occur?
• What is the impact of the problem?
• How serious is the problem?
Poor problem statement Good problem statement
IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVES
• It is ideal to enlist the help of others, including stakeholders, to identify
several alternative solutions to the problem.
• Brainstorming with others will increase your chances of identifying a broad
range of alternatives and determining the best solution.
• Avoid criticism during idea generation to ensure open communication,
maintain creativity, and encourage diverse contributions from all participants.
• Simply write down the ideas as they are suggested.
EVALUATE AND CHOOSE AN ALTERNATIVE
IMPLEMENT THE DECISION
Once an alternative is selected, it should be
implemented in an efficient, effective, and timely
manner.
1. Why are we doing this?
2. What is wrong with the current way we do things?
3. What are the benefits of the new way for you?
EVALUATE THE RESULTS
Were the success criteria fully met?
Were there any unintended consequences?
Next Topics:
Ethics in Information Technology
Ethical behavior of IT professional
Common ethical issues for IT users
Supporting the ethical practices of IT users