Chapter 9 Ethics and Ownership Flashcards
What does ethics stand for?
Ethics stands for moral principles that govern a person’s behavior or the conducting of an activity
Which are the eight principles for ethical judgement from the ACM/IEE Software Engineering Code of Ethics?
- PUBLIC
- CLIENT AND EMPLOYER
- PRODUCT
- JUDGEMENT
- MANAGEMENT
- PROFESSION
- COLLEAGUES
- SELF
What does the code PUBLIC mean?
The code(principle) PUBLIC means that software engineers shall act consistently with the public interest.
What does the code CLIENT AND EMPLOYER mean?
The code(principle) CLIENT AND EMPLOYER means that the software engineer will work in the clients and employers best interest.
What does the code JUDGEMENT mean?
The code(principle) JUDGEMENT means that software engineers shall maintain integrity and independence in their professional judgement.
What does the code MANAGEMENT mean?
The code(principle) MANAGEMENT means that software managers will manage and maintain software development ethically.
What does the code PROFESSION mean?
The code(principle) PROFESSION means to promote the integrity of the profession by acting in the public interest
What does the code COLLEAGUES mean?
The code(principle) COLLEAGUES means that software engineers shall be fair to and supportive of their colleagues
What does the code SELF mean?
The code(principle) SELF means that Software engineers shall participate in lifelong learning regarding the practice of their profession and shall promote an ethical approach to the practice of the profession
What does the public good mean?
The public good means the maintenance of the health, safety, welfare, interest and good of the public.
In addition, it means the solving of public concerns
What is copyright?
Copyright is a formal recognition of ownership of a created an published work
Which are the things that copyright can’t apply to?
Copyright can’t apply to an idea or a component of a published work
To what can copyright apply to?
Copyright can apply to a literal work, a musical composition, a film, a music recording, a radio, TV broadcast, a work of art or to a computer program.
Why does copyright exist?
The main reason why copyright exists is to stop people or organizations from using or reproducing original ideas without any compensation to the original creator.
What does open source software mean?
Open source software means a software free with unlimited use allowed and access to source code
