Assignment: Respond to two or more of your classmates in one or more of the following ways: · Offer your thoughts on where the example codes of conduct provided by your colleague either assisted or could have assisted in preventing negative consequences. Support your position by suggesting potential scenarios to which the code of conduct/ethics may apply. · Offer specific examples from your experience or observations/research of situations where such codes would have made decision making simpler or kept individuals from making bad choices in the use or management of information or information systems. · Compare the findings of your colleague with your own. What insights did you gain or can you offer as a result of your comparison? Did your colleague take a stand regarding the value of establishing a code of conduct/ethics related to information and information systems that was different from yours, and if so, was the argument made persuasively, or do you think your stand is still more appropriate? Defend your position with evidence and specific examples. · Offer your insights on how a code of conduct can assist businesses operating globally when there are potential compromises as a result of different cultural norms, practices, expectations, or regulations. Provide examples of where global practices might differ and what managers may need to ensure their employees are not compromised in various situations that may occur. Provide specific examples from your experience or observations. 1st Colleague to respond to: Technology is used today for a variety of reasons, to communicate, to send information, to store information, and can pose ethical issues. According to Brooks (2010), technology, primarily computer-based systems, can be responsible for unethical information.  Businesses need to utilize a code of ethics/conduct to align their business decisions with their systems. Technology is an avenue for a person to be exposed to privileged information. Having a code of ethics enables the organization to hold employees to a set of standards about how to behave. When policies are not in place, it exposes the organization to risks. According to Brooks (2010), when policies are not clear, ethical decisions are left to the discretion of the employee, and this judgment varies widely from person to person. Unethical issues can range from improper and dishonest use of privileged information. According to Brooks (2010), developing a code of ethics specific to IT is necessary to establish trust, foster a culture of honesty, and corporate integrity. The increase in technology development has opened us to all kinds of information, and companies need to communicate how technology is to be utilized. Leaders must apply the code of ethics to daily business; having a policy in an of itself does not guarantee ethical behavior (Brooks, 2010). Goggle is a widely known and highly trusted search engine with approximately 3 billion searches per day. The code of conduct.

1. Assignment:
Respond to two or more of your classmates in one or more of
the following ways:
· Offer your thoughts on where the example codes of conduct
provided by your colleague either assisted or could have
assisted in preventing negative consequences. Support your
position by suggesting potential scenarios to which the code of
conduct/ethics may apply.
· Offer specific examples from your experience or
observations/research of situations where such codes would
have made decision making simpler or kept individuals from
making bad choices in the use or management of information or
information systems.
· Compare the findings of your colleague with your own. What
insights did you gain or can you offer as a result of your
comparison? Did your colleague take a stand regarding the
value of establishing a code of conduct/ethics related to
information and information systems that was different from
yours, and if so, was the argument made persuasively, or do you
think your stand is still more appropriate? Defend your position
with evidence and specific examples.
· Offer your insights on how a code of conduct can assist
businesses operating globally when there are potential
compromises as a result of different cultural norms, practices,
expectations, or regulations. Provide examples of where global
practices might differ and what managers may need to ensure
their employees are not compromised in various situations that
may occur. Provide specific examples from your experience or
observations.
1st Colleague to respond to:
Technology is used today for a variety of reasons, to
communicate, to send information, to store information, and can
pose ethical issues. According to Brooks (2010), technology,

2. primarily computer-based systems, can be responsible for
unethical information. Businesses need to utilize a code of
ethics/conduct to align their business decisions with their
systems. Technology is an avenue for a person to be exposed to
privileged information. Having a code of ethics enables the
organization to hold employees to a set of standards about how
to behave. When policies are not in place, it exposes the
organization to risks. According to Brooks (2010), when
policies are not clear, ethical decisions are left to the discretion
of the employee, and this judgment varies widely from person to
person. Unethical issues can range from improper and dishonest
use of privileged information. According to Brooks (2010),
developing a code of ethics specific to IT is necessary to
establish trust, foster a culture of honesty, and corporate
integrity. The increase in technology development has opened
us to all kinds of information, and companies need to
communicate how technology is to be utilized. Leaders must
apply the code of ethics to daily business; having a policy in an
of itself does not guarantee ethical behavior (Brooks, 2010).
Goggle is a widely known and highly trusted search engine with
approximately 3 billion searches per day. The code of conduct
for google is to provide unbiased access to information for its
users by giving them the best products and services, and also
about encouraging the employee to do the right thing, follow the
law, treat others with respect, and dignity (Google). The
following code of conduct analyzed is from Medtronic.
Medtronic has shared ethical expectations of behavior when
interacting with patients, customers, and each other. They have
a Global Privacy and Data Protection Policy. They have access
to many patient's personal health information, and healthcare
providers expect Medtronic to dispose of their data safely and
securely (Medtronic).
The observations I have made about Google's code of conduct
are centered around preserve each other, respect confidentiality,
and obeying the law. These rules focus on protecting the
company as well as the person. Medtronic's code of conduct

3. centers around the patient. They want to provide the best
innovation to promote life, relieve pain, and enhance one's life.
The company's code of conduct protects the company with
guidelines and policies on how employees need to act, but also
protects the clients.
As a leader in the healthcare industry, we must model the
appropriate behaviors when it comes to protecting patients
health care information. We comply with online learning that
covers the importance of protecting one's privacy. If we violate
this, we are in HIPPA compliance. The organization monitors
HIPPA compliance, and if a nurse or tech breaks that practice
and goes into a patient's chart, they send me a notice. Then I
have to interview the employee through a series of questions
and turn it into the compliance officer. Upon their review, I
have to either give them a final written warning or terminate
them. We also have phishing emails, and staff needs to comply
with them. I encourage them to hit the phishing button if they
receive an email they do not recognize. The more you
communicate the expectations as a leader, the more the
employees comply.
References
Brooks, R. (2010). The development of A code of Ethics: An
online classroom approach to making connections between
ethical foundations and the challenges presented by information
technology. American Journal of Business Education, 3(10), 1-
13.
Google Code of Conduct. N.d. Retrieved
from http://investor.google.com/corporate/code-of-conduct.html
Medtronic Code of Conduct. N.d. Retrieved
from http://medtronic.com/corporate/code-of-conduct.html
2nd Colleague to respond to:
Hello Class,

4. Ethical behavior is just as important in the workplace as it is in
our personal lives. A successful business depends on the trust of
various people like employees, managers, executives,
customers, and suppliers. Ethics refers to a set of rules that
describes acceptable conduct in society. These rules are what
society views as right from wrong. Computer ethics is very
important; one goal of computer ethics is to determine what we
should do with new capabilities. Computer ethics includes
considering personal and social policies to the use of computer
technology. According to Brookes (2010), “Organizations must
not tolerate illegal, dishonest, improper or irresponsible use of
privileged access of information. Establishing a code of ethics
does not, in and of itself, guarantee ethical behavior. That will
only be achieved by applying the principles of the code of
ethics to the execution of daily business” (p. 10). A Code of
ethics should be developed to maintain a culture of trust and
commitment, trust, responsibility, and honesty. We as humans
should abstain from conflicts and dishonesty. Technology is the
future and it should be proactive in creating that change to build
on ethical morals.
Examples of the use of ethical policy are Amazon and Wal-
Mart. Amazon perfects its technique by collecting data from
customers from previous visits, patterns of interests, or other
websites. They track their data to ensure perfect suitable ads
tailored to their needs. This supplied information has a purpose.
This is to ensure customers are finding their exact wants and
needs and will trace to their website. Amazon is one of the
largest online retail companies. They are known for their
integrity, fast and deliverable products. They also have
guaranteed customer satisfaction. Wal-Mart tailors its orders
from suppliers to suit each store. This way stores can receive
products whenever needed. According to George (2000), “This
is extremely efficient. Wal-Mart does not use suppliers that
cannot meet its rigid demands. It presages one of the waves of
the future” (p. 65). Wal-Mart is known for its extremely

5. efficient and cost-saving products. Wal-Mart is using
technology to deliver products at a faster pace and stay on top
of their game.
Some observations I have reviewed from reading these
resources is that being ethical is a personal choice. When a job
hires you, they place their complete faith in you that you will
not do anything prohibited even though you can. As mentioned
in the resource by Brooks (2010), “IT employees have
privileged access to digital information, both personal and
professional, throughout the company, and they have the
technical powers to manipulate information” (p. 5). When an
employee assumes, they can proceed with immoral behavior and
not get caught they are incorrect. Every unethical behavior will
be accounted for. It may take days, months, or years but it will
happen.
Staff uses administration rights to snoop on other colleagues.
Some even admitted to these inquiries. IT employees have
accessed other employee’s computers without permission, read
sensitive information without reason, violated company’s
policies, or IT rights. Sometimes supervisors make unethical
decisions and expect followers to go along with it. Followers
know this action is wrong and do not report it. This is morally
and ethically wrong on both ends. Managers are not supposed to
make decisions that are proven to be wrong and should not
involve others in this wrong decision making.
For information to be useful it must be communicated. Truth
can be misleading and transformed if not projected accurately.
Communication should be clear for it to be channeled and heard
from the recipient. Much of the information in databases is
supposedly accurate but it is up to us to check our resources,
and books to maintain this accurate information. For example,
before we trust a doctor, we look at reviews to ensure they are
trustworthy and accurate. Thankfully, with technology, we can

6. look this information up and check for ourselves.
As a manager to conduct ethical behavior and make sure it is
instilled in my colleagues, I will give proper training on what is
morally correct and incorrect. I will put up poster boards and
flyers on the company’s guidelines and policies to ensure my
employees absorb this information. We will have group
meetings and solo meetings to ensure everyone is on the same
page. There will be room for questions. Colleagues must know
what is to be expected after a couple of months of training and
practice. Steps I can take to ensure privacy is installing cameras
in corners to monitor employees and ensuring employees to lock
computer screens every time they step away. All papers and
confidential information must be put away before going home
for the day. I want to be the role model my employees look up
to. I will be conducting these behaviors so they can learn from
me and follow my footsteps. I will not encourage negative
behavior and will tell my colleagues to report any behavior they
find unusual. We should all know better and communicate. In a
work environment learned behavior is often picked up.
Employees follow manager orders and do as they do. We will
pick up on respect, integrity, and honesty. I know with these
proper steps in place my team and I will know where we each
stand.
Reference:
Brooks, R. (2010). The development of A code of ethics: An
online classroom approach to making connections between
ethical foundations and the challenges presented by information
technology. American Journal of Business Education, 3(10), 1-
13. Retrieved
from https://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?qurl=https%3A%2F%
2Fsearch.proquest.com%2Fdocview%2F757070798%3Faccounti
d%3D14872

7. De George, R. T. (2000). Business Ethics and the Challenge of
the Information Age. Business Ethics Quarterly, 10(1), 63–72.
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