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What is a steakholder?
A person who may be involved either directly, or indirectly with an issue/problem Most issues and problems will have many stakeholders Some may be obvious, some may be less obvious.
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What are morals?
Moral: behaving in ways considered by most people to be correct and honest
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What are ethics?
Ethical: in accordance with principles of conduct that are considered correct, especially those of a given profession.
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A company decides to install a range of computer software and hardware that would make most of its workforce unemployed (MORAL OR ETHICAL?)
Moral.
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What are the 5 legislations?
The Data Protection Act 1998 Computer Misuse Act 1990 Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 Creative Commons Licensing Freedom of Information Act 2000
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What do cultural issues cover?
The Data Protection Act 1998, Computer Misuse Act 1990, Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988, Creative Commons Licensing Freedom of Information Act 2000.
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What is an open source?
Open Source generally allows users access to the code to edit/change themselves. It is usually free to download Open Source software.
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Benefits of an Open Source.
Users can edit and customise software freely. There is generally a very strong social support forum if you need help. Usually free and good for companies with limited budgets. Allows collaboration with other people who may want the same modification.
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Drawbacks of an Open Source.
Relies on support networks of other users. To edit the code, you need expert knowledge. De-bugging can be hard as no one person is necessarily responsible for the software. May not evolve in a strict timeframe and may not have regular updates.
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Drawbacks of properity software.
Cost may be significant. Limited to expansion by only what is available. Reliant on one company – what if it goes bust? May not fully meet the needs of the customer.
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Benefits of properiety software?
Generally provide free customer support. Meet professional standards. Always someone to go back to if you have problems.
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What is included in The Data Protection Act?
Generally provide free customer support. Meet professional standards. Always someone to go back to if you have problems.
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