Topic 2 Flashcards
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It is a disciplined group of individuals who adhere to ethical standards. This group positions itself as possessing special knowledge and skills in a widely recognized body of learning derived from research, education, and training at a high level, and who are prepared to apply this knowledge and exercise these skills in the interest of others.
Profession
According to Michael Bayles, the consensus view is that any profession(3):
1️⃣ Requires extensive training
2️⃣ Involves significant intellectual effort
3️⃣ Provides an important service to society
Bayles also identifies three other features common to most professions:
✅ Certification or licensing
✅ Organization of members
✅ Autonomy in one’s work
According to this person, A profession requires extensive training, intellectual effort, and service to society. It typically involves certification, organization of members, and autonomy in work.
Key difference: focuses on the core characteristics of a profession.
Michael Bayles
According to this person, A profession is any career where a worker is given autonomy in return for serving the public at a high level. Even careers outside law and medicine can be professional if conducted ethically.
Key difference: has a broad definition, considering any career a profession if it serves society ethically.
Wendy Fischman
According to this person, A profession must have 20 attributes, including formal education, licensing, altruistic service, independence, and adherence to ethical codes.
Key difference: provides a detailed list of attributes that separate professions from other jobs.
John Kultgen
According to John Kultgen, a profession must have these 20 attributes. Give only 10:
1️⃣ Involves a skill based on a theoretical foundation.
2️⃣ Requires extensive education.
3️⃣ Requires passing an exam.
4️⃣ Is organized and represented by professional organizations.
5️⃣ Adheres to a code of conduct.
6️⃣ Provides altruistic service.
7️⃣ Requires members to assume responsibility for others.
8️⃣ Is indispensable for the public good.
9️⃣ Members are licensed and recognized by the community.
🔟 Members are independent practitioners.
General Ethical Principles – A Computing Professional Should(3):
- Avoid harm.
- Be honest and trustworthy.
- Be fair and take action not to discriminate.
Professional Responsibilities – A Computing Professional Should(5):
✅ Strive to achieve high quality in both the processes and products of professional work.
✅ Maintain high standards of professional competence, conduct, and ethical practice.
✅ Know and respect existing rules pertaining to professional work.
✅ Accept and provide appropriate professional review.
✅ Perform work only in areas of competence.
Eight Tenets of the New Zealand Code:
1️⃣ Non-Discriminatory – Treat people with dignity and fairness.
2️⃣ Zeal – Act with integrity, honor, and skill.
3️⃣ Community – Responsibility for public welfare comes first.
4️⃣ Skills – Apply skills in the best interests of clients.
5️⃣ Continuous Development – Keep learning and improve the profession.
6️⃣ Outcome and Consequences – Consider social, economic, and legal impacts.
7️⃣ Conflicts of Interest – Be transparent about potential conflicts.
8️⃣ Competence – Work only in areas of expertise.
One of the Eight Tenets that says: Members shall treat people with dignity, good
faith and equity; without discrimination; and have consideration for the
values and cultural sensitivities of all groups within the community
affected by their work
Non-Discriminatory
One of the Eight Tenets that says: Members shall act in the execution of their profession with integrity, dignity, and honour to merit the trust of the community and the
profession, and apply honesty, skill, judgement and initiative to
contribute positively to the well-being of society
Zeal
One of the Eight Tenets that says: Members’ responsibility for the welfare and rights of the
community shall come before their responsibility to their profession, sectional or private interests or to other members
Community
One of the Eight Tenets that says: Members shall apply their skills and knowledge in the interests
of their clients or employers for whom they will act without compromising
any other of these Tenets
Skills
One of the Eight Tenets that says: Members shall develop their
knowledge, skills and expertise continuously through their careers,
contribute to the collective wisdom of the profession, and actively
encourage their associates to do likewise
Continuous Development
One of the Eight Tenets that says: Members shall take reasonable
steps to inform themselves, their clients or employers of the economic,
social, environmental or legal consequences which may arise from
their actions
Outcome and Consequences
One of the Eight Tenets that says: Members shall inform their clients or employers of any interest which may be, or may be perceived as
being, in conflict with the interests of their clients or employers, or which
may affect the quality of service or impartial judgment
Potential or Real Conflicts of Interest
One of the Eight Tenets that says: Members shall follow recognized professional practice,
and provide services and advice carefully and diligently only within their
areas of competence
Competence
ACM stands for:
Association for Computing Machinery
IEEE stands for:
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- The world’s first scientific and educational computing society
- Founded in 1947
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
- A non-profit professional association dedicated to advancing
technological innovation and excellence. - Founded in 1963
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
one who develops or provides information technology products and/or services to the public.
Information Technology Professional
According to this person, A profession is a group of individuals voluntarily organized to serve a moral ideal beyond what the law and market require.
Michael Davis
