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Analysing IT ethics
Author(s) -
Taylor M. J.,
Moynihan E.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
systems research and behavioral science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1099-1743
pISSN - 1092-7026
DOI - 10.1002/sres.393
Subject(s) - engineering ethics , ethical issues , information system , information ethics , computer science , management science , sociology , knowledge management , engineering , political science , law
For a systems analyst there can be many ethical questions related to the activities of systems analysis and systems design. In this paper we examine the ethical problems that can arise for a systems analyst, discuss potential sources of ethical guidance for systems analysts, and outline a framework for analysing ethical issues in information technology projects. A case study is examined in a large insurance company which demonstrates how analysis of ethical issues can be embedded in a proprietary methodology such as SSADM. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.