Ethical and Professional Issue in IT Question – 2018, Fall

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LevelMaster
ProgrammeMCIS
SemesterSpring/Fall
Year2022/2023
CourseEthical and Professional Issues in IT
Full Marks100
Pass Marks60
Time4 hrs

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Attempt all the questions.

Group “A”

  1. What do you mean by attribution theory? Discuss the individual decision-making models. How can errors in decision-making be minimized? (10 marks)
  2. What do you mean by IT professional? Explain the various relationships with IT professional. (10 marks)
  3. How do you define the Environment Protection Act? Discuss the role of digital signatures in the Electronic Transaction Act. (10 marks)
  4. How do you define the professional code of ethics? Discuss the statement on the basic of codes of ethics of ACM. (10 marks)
  5. Describe the essentials of a valid contract offers. Explain the contract process for designing and developing a new website for a Startup Company. (10 marks)
  6. Write the difference between trademark and Copyright. What do you know about patents and trade secrets? (10 marks)
  7. What do you mean by conflict in an organization? How can reduce conflict in the organization? Describe ethical issues in conflict. (10 marks)
  8. Describe the main features of the Labor Act of Nepal. What are the significances of the IT policy of Nepal? (10 marks)

Group “B”

  1. Read the following paragraphs and answer the questions at the end. (20 Marks)
CASE STUDY

Ranjit Pradhananga, a customer, saw an advertisement on a website of an online shopping agency about the instant sale of a 58-inch Samsung LED TV with a labeled price of Rs. 15,000/- and other specifications. The customer wanted to purchase the TV set and immediately placed his order through a call on the number availed on the website. He was informed that he would be soon informed through a call from the shopping agency.

Ranjit received a confirmation call for his order. However, just before the time of delivery, he received another call from the agency. The sales representative said, “We are sorry. We can’t sell you the TV set. The advertisement was mistakenly placed online.”

Questions:
a. What are the ethical issues in the given case?
b. Who and which department is responsible for the mistake?

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