BASCON, MA. Sharlene T.

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CASE 2:

Susanne, an IT consultant, is presented with a dilemma about the security of a database

management system (DBMS) she is creating for a medium-sized corporation in this ethical decision-
making scenario. Due to cost overruns, the customer has chosen a less secure system, although Susanne
believes that the sensitive data to be housed in the DBMS requires a higher level of protection. As a
result, Susanne's principal obligation is to safeguard the privacy and security of the sensitive data at
hand. She should make every attempt to educate and persuade the client that security is important. If
the client insists on a less secure solution, Susanne may be forced to make a difficult choice between her
contractual commitments and her ethical responsibilities.

CASE 3:

Mary's activities in this case appear to violate various ethical norms of privacy, confidentiality,
and resource management. IT personnel must be attentive in respecting these values and seeking help
or clarification when confronted with circumstances involving sensitive data.

CASE 4:

In this instance, failure to offer a quality product with a usable user interface may be considered
a violation of professional IT ethical guidelines. To avoid such problems in the future, it is critical to build
strong quality assurance systems, involve users in the development process, and keep lines of
communication open within the development team and with management. Maintaining the greatest
quality and usability standards is not only ethically responsible, but also necessary for the success of IT
initiatives.

CASE 5:

The system designer has an ethical obligation to uphold values of justice, non-discrimination,
and legal compliance. They should not mindlessly accept discriminatory directions but should instead
engage in a discourse with the client, educate them on the ethical and legal issues, and, if necessary,
refuse to implement the system as requested to maintain their professional integrity and ethical
standards.

CASE 6:
 By deliberately publishing a software package with known vulnerabilities and employing a
disclaimer to alleviate responsibility, the president of the software company violated several ethical
precepts. This action had negative effects for consumers, and professionals must prioritize quality,
honesty, transparency, and user well-being in their work.

CASE 7:

James is faced with an ethical quandary in which he must prefer the client's and their
employees' well-being over contractual responsibilities and financial demands. He should not sign off on
software that he believes is of poor quality, and he should express his concerns to both his employer and
the client to ensure that the highest ethical standards in software development are met.

CASE 8:

Failure to declare a significant stake in a recommended TCS software business is an obvious

violation of ethical rules about conflicts of interest and honesty. IT professionals must prioritize their
clients' interests and disclose any personal interests that may influence their suggestions. In such cases,
full transparency and objective appraisal are critical to upholding ethical standards.

CASE 9:

Hugo's action to get unauthorized access to the master account is a blatant violation of ethical
norms such as property rights, permitted access, and adhering to current laws. Even when faced with
problems or limits in their projects, it is critical for all individuals, especially students and ACM members,
to preserve ethical norms in their computing-related activities.