| Level | Master |
| Programme | MCIS |
| Semester | Spring/Fall |
| Year | 2022/2023 |
| Course | Ethical and Professional Issues in IT |
| Full Marks | 100 |
| Pass Marks | 60 |
| Time | 4 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”
- What do you mean by Perception? What are the decision-making models in the organization? Explain the common biases and errors while in decision-making process and how can minimize error in decision-making. (10 marks)
- What do you mean by IT professional? What are the criteria to become an IT professional and describe Scope of IT professional? (10 marks)
- How do you define the professional code of ethics? Explain Professional Responsibilities of ACM code of ethics. (10 marks)
- Describe the main objectives of IT policy of Nepal 2015? Explain Strategies to accomplish the objectives of rapid development and expansion of information technology in a fair and competitive environment? (10 marks)
- What do you mean by Valid Contract? Describe the essential of valid contract. Explain challenge of Contract issue in Software industry of Nepal. (10 marks)
- Define Trademark and Design? Why do you think various way of protection is needed in protecting the intellectual properties? (10 marks)
- How conflicts are occurred in organization? How can reduce conflict in the organization? Describe ethical issues in conflict resolution. (10 marks)
- Describe the main features of Environment Protection act. What are the significances of Trade Union act? (10 marks)
Group: “B“
Read the following paragraphs and answer the questions at the end.
CASE STUDY – I
Nepasoft is a software company of Nepal that develops various MIS software. Mr. Nick is hired as an MIS software engineer at Nepasoft. His first project was to assist in writing the code for School MIS System with payroll. He had previously worked on a similar project interning at a startup and had written a code. Nick re-uses this same code in the Nepasoft product, and does not think to tell anyone that he has used the code from his previous job. His manager is excited with this code brings to the product.
Before the product is released, it has to undergo various steps of quality testing and product quality assurance process review. During the testing of the product, it was found the code which Nick developed had been copyrighted by the startup he had previously worked for. Even though Nick had developed the code, his previous company still owned the intellectual property rights to it.
When his boss informed Nick of the problem, Nick admits he did not realize he had made a mistake because he was not familiar with copyright laws. Nick then goes on to explain that the start-up he used to work for is now out of business and is unsure if Nepasoft would be able to get in contact with the owner of the copyright. If Nepasoft could not be Nick code, then it will have to rewrite the entire code of the MIS, delaying its release by few months.
a. What should they do?
b. Explain Ethical Issue from the above case based on ACM code of Ethics.