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Writing for IT and business managers, Reynolds (information science, U. of Cincinnati) outlines various ethical and social implications of information technology. The 4th edition includes updated information as well as new sections on security, cybercrime, the security risks of cloud computing, healthcare systems, pros and cons of protecting government data and documents, the role of the Department of Homeland Security in securing cyberspace, computer forensics, and green computing. Testing software, an electronic companion instructors manual, and teaching tools are included. Each of the seven chapters provides summaries, questions, and three real world cases to reinforce important concepts. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Now current or future business managers and IT professionals can gain a strong understanding of the legal, ethical, and societal implications of information technology with ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, 4E. Readers find today's most up-to-date, thorough coverage of technology developments and their impact on business as they study file sharing, infringement of intellectual property, security risks, Internet crime, identity theft, employee surveillance, privacy, compliance, social networking, and ethics in IT corporations. This book offers an excellent foundation in ethical decision-making for current and future business managers and IT professionals with practical checklists, business vignettes, and thought-provoking questions to challenge the reader's knowledge.
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