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An ethical review of information systems development – The Australian Computer Society’s code of ethics and SSADM

An ethical review of information systems development – The Australian Computer Society’s code of... The rapid advance of computer-based technology has led to social policy vacuums. Most information systems development tools concentrate upon technical issues, and offer few if any guidelines that address the moral issues inherent in new application possibilities. It is argued that extension of such tools to include ethical and moral, human and environmental issues is possible. A good starting point is provided by mapping relevant clauses of professional codes of ethics upon each stage of the development methodology. We use as examples the Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics and the structured systems analysis and design method (SSADM). http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Information Technology & People Emerald Publishing

An ethical review of information systems development – The Australian Computer Society’s code of ethics and SSADM

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Copyright © 2000 MCB UP Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Abstract

The rapid advance of computer-based technology has led to social policy vacuums. Most information systems development tools concentrate upon technical issues, and offer few if any guidelines that address the moral issues inherent in new application possibilities. It is argued that extension of such tools to include ethical and moral, human and environmental issues is possible. A good starting point is provided by mapping relevant clauses of professional codes of ethics upon each stage of the development methodology. We use as examples the Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics and the structured systems analysis and design method (SSADM).

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Information Technology & People – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jun 1, 2000

Keywords: Information systems; Systems development; Australia

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