ACG 2071 Chapter 3: Chapter 3 Textbook Notes pt1

• School: University of Florida
• Department: Accounting
• Course: ACG 2071
• Professor: Schadewald

Document Summary

Ethics pertain to the principles of conduct that individuals use in making choices and guiding their behavior in situations that involve the concepts of right and wrong. Ethical issues in business can be divided into four areas: equity, rights, honesty, and the exercise of corporate power. Seeking a balance between consequences from major decisions is the managers" ethical responsibility. The benefit from a decision must outweigh the risks justice. There must be no alternative decision that provides the same or greater benefit with less risk minimize risk. Computer ethics is the analysis of the nature and social impact of computer technology and the corresponding formulation and justification of policies for the ethical use of such technology. Pop-exposure to stories and reports found in the popular media about the good or bad ramifications of computer technology. Para-taking a real interest in computer ethics cases and acquiring some level of skill and knowledge in the field.