Professional Issues in Information Technology

Description
Professional Issues in Information Technology provides insight into the relationships between technological change, society, law and the powerful role that computers and computer professionals play in a technological society.

Program

This manual supports the Professional Issues in Information Technology module of the BCS Professional Examination Core Diploma.

This guide provides an introduction to the following topics:

• Social, legal, financial, organisational and ethical issues in the context of the IT industry.
• The role of professional codes of conduct and ethics, and their practical application.
• Key legislation including:
  • intellectual property,
  • liability for defective software,
  • computer misuse
  • and intellectual property rights
• The role of professional institutions and their characteristics.
• The impact of information technology on humanity and the environment.
• Types of organisational structure and their legal statuses.
• Basic financial management and management accounting for IT professionals.
• Continuing professional development (CPD).

Key Features:

• Official BCS manual supporting the Professional Issues in Information Technology module of the BCS Professional Examination Core Diploma.
• Introduces IT professionals to a diverse range of subjects that concern IT.
• Written in a plain-English and straightforward style.

Author: Frank Bott
Publisher: British Computer Society (BCS)
ISBN 10: 1902505654
ISBN 13: 9781902505657
Pages: 264
Format: Soft Cover
Published Date: 20 May 2005
Availability: Ex Stock
Order this introductory guide to many of the aspects that influence IT in the digital era.