Question 1

All of the following are examples of green computing EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Cookies have nothing to do with green computing. A, B, C, and D are all examples of green computing measures.

Question 2

The question "What information does a person or an organization have a right or a privilege to obtain?" is part of this ethical issue.

Accepted Answer

Accessibility concerns the right or privilege to obtain information, focusing on who has access to what information under what circumstances.

Question 3

Which normative theory of business ethics would TJX have displayed if it had informed customers as soon as the breach was corrected and told other retailers how to prevent future security breaches?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

What principles, developed in 2000 by the US Department of Commerce (DOC) in consultation with the European Commission, allow U.S. companies to be placed on a list maintained by the DOC?

Accepted Answer

The principles developed in 2000 by the US Department of Commerce (DOC) in consultation with the European Commission are commonly referred to as the Safe Harbor framework. These principles apply to U.S. companies that collect personal information from citizens of the European Union (EU). To be placed on a list maintained by the DOC, a U.S. company must meet certain data protection requirements outlined in the Safe Harbor framework. The framework was designed to ensure that U.S. companies provide adequate protection for personal information in accordance with EU data protection laws.

Question 5

This is the term used to describe ethical dilemmas that arise with the development and application of IT.

Accepted Answer

Information ethics is the term used to describe ethical dilemmas that arise with the development and application of IT. It encompasses concerns such as privacy, security, intellectual property, and accessibility, as well as broader social and philosophical issues related to the role of technology in society. Stockholder theory and normative theories are both frameworks for analyzing ethical issues, but do not specifically address IT ethics. PAPA principles (privacy, accuracy, property, and accessibility) are important principles in information ethics, but do not encompass the full range of ethical issues that arise with IT. "IT dilemmas" is a general term and not a specific term used to describe ethical dilemmas in IT.

Question 6

Questions like "Who is responsible for the reliability of information?" and "Who will be accountable for errors in the information?" are part of this ethical issue.

Accepted Answer

The question is specifically about responsibility and accountability for errors in information, which falls under the ethical issue of Accuracy. Privacy, Authenticity, Perfection, and Purpose may also be ethical concerns in different contexts, but they are not directly related to responsibility and accountability for errors in information.

Question 7

This is a text message that is stored on a user's computer by a Web server that helps trace the user's browsing habits.

Accepted Answer

This text message stored on a user's computer by a web server is commonly known as a cookie. Cookies are used by websites to track user behavior and preferences to improve user experience and provide targeted advertising.

Question 8

The European Union relies on a government data protection agency and specific privacy protection standards outlined in the ___________.

Accepted Answer

The Directive on Data Protection is a regulation that outlines privacy protection standards for individuals' data privacy rights. It also established government data protection agencies in each of the EU member states. The Safe Harbor Framework was repealed in 2015, the PAPA principles and HIPPA apply to the United States, and the SoX Act relates to financial reporting.

Question 9

The European Union Directive on Data Protection does all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The European Union Directive on Data Protection does not regulate data standards specifically for publicly traded companies. It applies to all entities that collect and process personal information, regardless of their status as a publicly traded company or private organization.

Question 10

This theory of normative business ethics seeks to create value for people in a manner that is just and nondiscriminatory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This theory of normative business ethics seeks...

Question 11

TJX's handling of its serious data breach is consistent with which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

The answer of TJX's handling of its serious data breach...

Question 12

In today's digital word, individuals can control their privacy through choice, ______ , and correction.

Accepted Answer

Choice B, Consent, refers to an individual's ability to make an informed decision about sharing their personal data with others or allowing it to be used for specific purposes. By giving or withholding consent, individuals can control their privacy to a certain extent. Choices A and C, Protection and Property, are important aspects of privacy but do not pertain specifically to the individual's ability to control it. Choices D and E, Communication and Consideration, are not directly related to privacy control.

Question 13

A manager who primarily focuses on the shareholders of the corporation rather than all of the vested parties in the businesses operations and activities is practicing which theory of normative business ethics?

Accepted Answer

Stockholder theory focuses primarily on maximizing profits and shareholder wealth, often at the expense of other stakeholders such as employees, customers, and the community. It argues that the only responsibility of a corporation is to its shareholders, who have invested in the business and expect a return on their investment.

Question 14

Today's managers must ensure that information about their employees and customers is only available to those who have a right to see it and use it, an issue referred to as:

Accepted Answer

The issue described - ensuring that information is only available to those who have a right to see it and use it - relates to accessibility. Screening refers to the process of evaluating and selecting candidates for a job, accuracy to the precision of information, perfection to the quality of output, and property to ownership of assets.

Question 15

In the chapter, there is the statement, "Internet companies are in business for the money and hence they really would prefer to keep their customers in the dark about how their personal data is being used to generate profits". Assuming this statement is true, with which ethical theory would you say these Internet companies are most aligned?

Accepted Answer

According to stockholder theory, a business's sole responsibility is to maximize profits for its shareholders. This means that if an internet company's priority is to make money, they may not see it as their ethical obligation to fully disclose how they use personal data to generate that profit. Their primary concern is making profits for their shareholders, even if it comes at the expense of their customers' privacy.

Question 16

A company should examine this area of the control of information if it wants to determine what data it has the right to monitor and capture from its employees.

Accepted Answer

Privacy is the area of control that deals with the rights of the employees and the company to monitor and capture data. The company needs to examine the privacy policies and laws to determine what information it can monitor and capture. It needs to balance the needs of the company and the rights of its employees to ensure that it complies with the law and regulations.

Question 17

Green computing is often associated with supporting the triple bottom line known as:

Accepted Answer

Green computing focuses on minimizing the environmental impact of technology while also promoting economic viability and social responsibility. This aligns with the triple bottom line, which is a framework for businesses to consider not just financial profits (stockholders), but also social and environmental impacts (stakeholders and society). Therefore, option A is the correct association. Options C, D and E are not related to green computing or the triple bottom line.

Question 18

Information privacy guidelines should come from what level in a company?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Information privacy guidelines should come from what...

Question 19

"Who owns information?" and "What are the just and fair prices for its exchange?" are part of this ethical issue:

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Who owns information?" and "What are the...

Question 20

This act of 1996 is designed to safeguard the electronic exchange of patient records in the health care industry.

Accepted Answer

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a federal law enacted in 1996 to protect the privacy and security of patient health information. It established national standards for electronic healthcare transactions and requires healthcare providers, insurers, and clearinghouses to protect the confidentiality of patient records.

Quiz 14: Privacy and Ethical Considerations in Information Management