Professional Issues in Information Technology
Published on 20. May 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
242 pages
978-1-902505-65-7 (ISBN)
Description
Professional IT practitioners need not only the appropriate technical skills, but also a broad understanding of the context in which they operate. This book provides a unique introduction to: social, legal, financial, organizational and ethical issues in the context of the IT industry; the role of professional codes of conduct and ethics; and key legislation. It is designed to accompany the BCS Professional Examination Core Diploma Module: Professional Issues in Information Systems Practice.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Swindon
United Kingdom
Publishing group
BCS Learning & Development Limited
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
24 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 172 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
532 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-902505-65-7 (9781902505657)
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Person
Frank Bott has previously lectured at the University of Missouri and been Head of the University of Wales' Computer Science Department. He now lectures there part-time, and is an active member of The British Computer Society.
Content
1 Law and Government
2 The Nature of a Profession
3 Professional Bodies in Computing
4 What is an organization?
5 Financing a Start-Up Company
6 Financial Accounting
7 Management Accounting
8 Investment Appraisal
9 Structure and Management of Organizations
10 Human Resources Issues
11 Anti-Discrimination Legislation
12 Software Contracts and Liability
13 Intellectual Property Rights
14 Data Protection, Privacy and Freedom of Information
15 Internet Issues
16 Computer Misuse
2 The Nature of a Profession
3 Professional Bodies in Computing
4 What is an organization?
5 Financing a Start-Up Company
6 Financial Accounting
7 Management Accounting
8 Investment Appraisal
9 Structure and Management of Organizations
10 Human Resources Issues
11 Anti-Discrimination Legislation
12 Software Contracts and Liability
13 Intellectual Property Rights
14 Data Protection, Privacy and Freedom of Information
15 Internet Issues
16 Computer Misuse