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ICT303 Professional Ethics in Computing - Kings Own Institute
Assessment
Ethical analysis assignment (1,500 words)
Purpose: This assessment will allow students to conduct the ethical analysis of a situation provided by them and approved by tutor. This assessment contributes to learning outcomes a and b.
Topic: Students need to identify maximum four situations in the department allocated as per your student ID. Analyse them based on any four ethical philosophies taught to you in this unit. Students will demonstrate that they can identify, assess and analyse the situation.
Task Details: Background
Since its foundation in 1937, globally, Toyota has strived continuously to contribute to the sustainable development of society and the planet through its business operations. Their principle that they have continued since Toyota Australia started in 1963 and has helped to cement their position as Australia's leading automotive company.
Motor vehicles greatly expand the freedom of mobility, however, they recognised that they can also have an effect on the society and the environment. With this in mind. they listened carefully to their stakeholders as they pursued a business that works towards harmony with people, society. and the global environment. They are continuously innovating to develop vehicles that meet the needs of the market both now and into the future. Their research focuses on vehicles powered by a range of alternative fuels and vehicles with the potential for automated driving. They continue to work towards vehicles that are safe for everyone, and that maintain the standards of durability and reliability that people expect from the Toyota brand.
Identify minimum one and maximum four situations in the department allocated as per your student ID. Analyse them based on any four ethical philosophies taught to you in this unit.
Deoartment 2. The Research and Development (R&D) function is concerned with developing new products or processes and improving existing products/processes. R&D activities must be closely coordinated with the organisation's marketing activities to ensure that the organisation is providing exactly what its customers want in the most efficient, effective, and economical way.
Students will prepare a business style report of approximately 1500 words which analyses the above scenario through the lens of any of the FOUR (4) ethical philosophies presented in lecture.
For assistance in report writing techniques the relevant resources will be provided through Moodie. A suggested report structure is as follows:
o title page
o executive summary
o table of contents
o introduction
o ethical analysis
o conclusion
o references
o appendices