Shelli runs a small boutique in Tel Aviv. Her intern just came to her with a new design for her Web site. Shelli really likes the design, and she informs the intern that he is quite the artist. The intern responds that he found the design on the Internet. Shelli replies that they can't use it. Her decision reflects which ethical issue related to IT?
A)Privacy
B)Accuracy
C)Accountability
D)Property (such as intellectual property)
E)Accessibility to information

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Shelli's decision reflects the ethical issue of property, specifically intellectual property. Using a design found on the internet without obtaining permission or giving credit to the original creator would be a violation of copyright law and unethical behavior.

Shelli Runs a Small Boutique in Tel Aviv