Professional issues in information technology
This book explores the relationship between technological change, society and the law, and the powerful role that computers and computer professionals play in a technological society. It is designed to accompany the BCS Professional Examination Core Diploma Module: Professional Issues in Information...
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| Language: | English |
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Swindon, UK
British Computer Society
2005
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| Collection: | O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 16 Computer MisuseAppendix A: The BCS Code of Conduct; Appendix B: Sample Agreement; Appendix C: Sample Terms and Conditions for a Fixed Price Contract; Appendix D: Sample Contract of Employment; Further Reading; Index; Back Cover
- Copyright; Contents; List of Figures and Tables; Author; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Useful Websites; Preface; 1 Law and Government; 2 The Nature of a Profession; 3 Professional Bodies in Computing; 4 What Is an Organization?; 5 Financing a Start-up Company; 6 Financial Accounting; 7 Management Accounting; 8 Investment Appraisal; 9 Structure and Management of Organizations; 10 Human Resources Issues; 11 Anti-Discrimination Legislation; 12 Software Contracts and Liability; 13 Intellectual Property Rights; 14 Data Protection, Privacy and Freedom of Information; 15 Internet Issues
- Includes bibliographical references and index