Ethical Dilemma
Approximately, one year ago, an editor of this book carried out an informal survey among his academic colleagues who were members of BCS. He approached each and asked if they could state two points contained within the BCS Code of Conduct. Two of these people responded by indicating that they did not know that the BCS had a professional code of conduct. Two indicated that while they knew the code of conduct existed, they never had looked at it. The remaining two – who indicated their awareness of the code of conduct and recalled having looked at it – stated that they could not recall its content.
These were clearly dismal results, particularly as the question was asked of people who had been members for some time.
In this book, we have discussed the BCS Code of Conduct in some detail – to what extent do you believe this code of conduct is important and/or more relevant? Why would YOU join the BCS? If you are a student in a university department studying Computer Science or IT, have you been offered a BCS membership application form? Are you aware of the opportunities for networking, and for joining special interest group? These are certainly good reasons to join the BCS – but on the other hand, during your professional career, do you believe that the framework defined within the BCS Code of Conduct is likely to be relevant and/or useful?
- It is always necessary to know the code of conduct as being stated in the BCS. This will serve as guidelines as IT professionals. As student, even though were not ask to have a membership with BCS by our university, we are obliged to follow standards like the BCS. Sooner or later, as we dwell ourselves in the field of work, we might need this BCS to our basis on doing our designated tasks, Hence it is useful.
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