Social and ethical issues. The student will be able to explain the major social and ethical issues involved in the development and use of information technology. Significant class time will be committed to the analysis and examination of business cases. Textbook assignments are important, but the greatest learning will take place when supplemented with the experiences of the student. Students will be expected to include their own experiences as the various chapters are discussed in the book.
Team work is an essential element in the management of large and small institutions.
A variety of techniques will be used to evaluate student progress. Each student will accumulate points for written exercises, project work, other assigned homework and a final examination. A tentative schedule of assignments and exercises is attached. No late work will be accepted after Thursday, December 14, 1999. Failure to meet an acceptable standard in formal written and oral communication will affect your grade.