Ethics in Technology WGU C961| 239 questions| with complete solutions

Bathsheba Syndrome The moral corruption of people in power, which is often facilitated by a tendency for people to look the other way when their leaders act inappropriately. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) The concept that an organization should act ethically by taking responsibility for the impact of its actions on its shareholders, consumers, employees, community, environment, and suppliers. Ethics A code of behavior that is defined by the group to which an individual belongs. Integrity Adherence to a personal code of principles. Morals The personal principles upon which an individual bases his or her decisions about what is right and what is wrong. Supply Chain Sustainability A component of corporate social responsibility (CSR) that focuses on developing and maintaining a supply chain that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) A document that stipulates restrictions and practices that a user must agree in order to use organizational computing and network resources. Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) A network attack in which an intruder gains access to a network and stays there--undetected--with the intention of stealing data over a long period of time (weeks/ even months) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) An agreement of the World Trade Organization that requires member governments to ensure that intellectual property rights can be enforced under their laws and that penalties for infringement are tough enough to deter further violations.