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. Section reference 1The 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?

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The ethical issue related to IT in this scenario is property, specifically intellectual property. The intern found the design on the internet, indicating that it may be someone else's property and therefore cannot be used without the proper permissions or licenses. Shelli's decision to not use the design shows her commitment to respecting the property rights of others.

Shelli Runs a Small Boutique in Tel Aviv