ESSAY

1. From memory, re-construct your section's Code of Ethics. What makes it different from the other Code of Ethics that you have evaluated? What makes it the same? (25 points)

2. On the scale of 1 to 7, 1 = "not very competent" and 7 = "very competent", after going through the ITETHIC class, do you think that you "understand the frameworks for evaluating an ethical problem"? What else do you think you need to do increase your competency on this area? (25 points)

3. On the scale of 1 to 7, 1 = "not very competent" and 7 = "very competent", after going through the ITETHIC class, do you think that you "understand the importance of ethics in all aspects of business"? What else do you think you need to do increase your competency on this area? (25 points)

4. On the scale of 1 to 7, 1 = "not very competent" and 7 = "very competent", after going through the ITETHIC class, do you think that you "understand the moral obligations and societal expectations on individuals and organizations"? What else do you think you need to do increase your competency on this area? (25 points)

5. BONUS

In the Multidimensional Ethics Scale by Reidenbach and Robin (1990) the following scenarios were given:

a. A company has just introduced a highly successful new kitchen appliance. The sales manager, who is paid partly on a commission basis, discovers that there has been insufficient product testing to meet government guidelines. The tests so far indicate no likelihood of any safety problem. Action: the sales manager continues to promote the product.

b. A manager realizes that the projected quarterly sales figures will not be met, and thus the manager will not receive a bonus. However, there is a customer order which if shipped before the customer needs it will ensure the quarterly bonus but will have no effect on the annual sales figures. Action: the manager ships the order to ensure earning the quarterly sales bonus.

c. The CEO of a company requests the controller reduce the estimate for bad debts in order to increase reported income, arguing that this is common practice in the industry when times are hard. Historically, the company made very conservative allowances for doubtful accounts, even in bad years. The CEO’s request would make it one of the least conservative in the industry. Action: the controller makes the adjustment.

d. A promising start-up company applies for a loan at a bank. The credit manager at the bank is a friend of and frequently goes golfing with the Company’s owner. Because of this company’s short credit history, it does not meet the bank’s normal lending criteria. Action: the credit manager recommends extending the loan.

for Bonus numbers 5, 6, 7 & 8 (for 25 points each), come up with a similar scenario in the IT industry that would be an ethical dilemma/issue for an IT practitioner. The scenario should be at least 3 sentences and the Action, one sentence.

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