Reference no: EM13823657

Summary of case

Anna is a young ambitious programmer working for a small company developing software for web based services in the health area, with a focus on support to remote aboriginal communities. To further her career Anna undertakes additional tertiary study, with support from her manager, Brian. This study includes topics covering computer ethics, and issues relating to the impact of ICT on different communities. On her current project, Anna develops a new user interface, which has a strong focus on accessibility for remote communities, especially considering the type of technology likely to be used. She also pays special attention to the use of cultural images in the interface, to avoid those which may be distressing or offensive to aboriginal users. The new system is a great success and Anna's contribution is recognised by her company, through an Employee of the Month Award. The company also receives a national business award for its contribution to the positive use of ICT in aboriginal communities. Brian takes all of the credit for this, and Anna receives no acknowledgement for her efforts.

1.2.1 Public Interest

a) identify those potentially impacted by your work and explicitly consider their interests;

d) take into consideration the fact that your profession traverses many other professions, and has implications for other social systems and organisations;

f) respect the intellectual property of others;

1.2.2 Quality of Life

a) recognise, in your work, the role that ICT can play to enhance the quality of life of people, particularly the disadvantaged or those with disabilities;

c) understand, and give due regard to, the perceptions of those affected by your work;

d) attempt to increase the feelings of personal satisfaction, competence, and control of those affected by your work.

1.2.3 Honesty

f) give credit for work done by others where credit is due;

g) not attempt to enhance your own reputation at the expense of another person's reputation.

1.2.5 Professional Development

a) continue to upgrade your knowledge and skills;

b) increase your awareness of issues affecting the profession and its relationship with the public;

1.2.6 Professionalism

a) take a calm, objective, informed and knowledgeable stance on your professional work, complementing your enthusiasm and engagement in it;

g) endeavour to extend public knowledge and understanding of ICT;

h) co-operate in advancing ICT by communication with other professionals, students and the public;

i) have pride in your profession, and protect and promote professionalism and trustworthiness in ICT.