Professional Issues in Information Technology
Frank Bott (author)UK Price: £26.99 EU Price: €32.99 ROW (USD) Price: $41.99 ISBN: 9781902505657
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 20 MAY 2005
About the book:
To function effectively, professional IT practitioners need not only the appropriate technical knowledge, skills and experience, but also a broad understanding of the context in which they operate. A good grounding in the relationship between technological change, society and the law, and the powerful role that IT and IT professionals play in a technological society are all essential assets. 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 their practical application; key legislation including: intellectual property, liability for defective software, computer misuse, and intellectual property rights.
About the Author(s):
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.
Table of Contents:
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
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Well structured contents and good arguments, however lack of updated edition is very unfortunate.,
(Kuldeep)
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