Reasons for Selecting this Reading ETHICS is an acronym that stands for Effective Technical and Human Implementation of Computer-based Systems (ETHICS). It is the overall methodology of the design process guiding the development of Information Systems in Organizations. Under this methodology, there is a provision that gives attention to the needs of the people involved in the organization about the demands of the technology. The idea behind the methodology of ETHICS was developed by Enid Mumford. The reading is more about the practical adaptation of the ETHICS methodology as used in the development and design of an information technology (IT) system but limited to an academic setting. It gives the main factors that contribute to the effectiveness of the new technology. It emphasizes the compatibility of the system with the social and organizational factors that exist in the organization. It also explains the main areas of success of a system and how they can be measured by the ability of the system to improve the quality of working procedures and enhance job satisfaction of the system users (Adman & Warren, 2000). The ETHICS methodology features the idea of participation and a socio-technical approach. This is the involvement of the direct and indirect users of the system while making all involved persons satisfied. It also aims at achieving technological efficiency. It is very important to have these people on board while in the decision-making process concerning the design, functions, and operation of the particular system. Participation is a very important factor in many methodologies, and in this reading, it is described as a vital frontier while developing and designing an Information system in ETHICS methodology (Hirschheim, 1985). It also ensures the satisfaction of all players using the sociotechnical approach. This reading is the best choice for future students as it is a guideline for the adaptation of this methodology. It helps students learn the various aims of ETHICS. They will understand where the emphasis lies in ETHICS and learn the practical way of applying the participative design and how to balance the social and technical aspects of the system in the design and development process. It is also a very important reading which can equip decision-makers in an organization with the necessary steps in developing an Information system that will be both effective and successful in improving efficiency. Future students will have acquired knowledge on important steps in Best practices of Information Systems Development thus training them to be good developers who will develop practically effective and successful systems that will benefit the organizations and improve efficiency (Adman &Warren, 2000). The Main Ideas The main ideas presented in the reading can be highlighted briefly and be compared to the main ideas that are presented in class. In the reading, we get to understand the principles of participative sociotechnical methodology in the design of Information Systems about the organization’s structure and requirements. Using the research case study also examines how the ETHICS methodology is important but not used in the current Information Systems structures. The reading highlights the two strands of methodologies that are commonly used. We learn that in the sociotechnical approach the main objective of the system is to make work more satisfying for the involved individuals while maintaining a high level of technical efficiency. In participation, sharing inf