When It Comes to Ethics in the Digital Age and Using

question 40

Multiple Choice

When it comes to ethics in the digital age and using web information for your study, Heather Kitchin argues that ________.

• A) there is still too much ambiguity to have a finite answer on how best to pursue online research
• B) ethical considerations should apply in a similar way to all web sources irrespective of public accessibility
• C) the level of ethical consideration should vary according to the relative accessibility of the information
• D) since there is no sure way to know who you talk to on a given occasion, asking for the permission of a gatekeeper is pointless

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Definitions:

Organisational Transparency

The extent to which an organization openly shares its operations, decisions, and business practices to its stakeholders.

Environmental Management Systems

A framework that helps organizations manage their environmental responsibilities and impacts in a systematic and sustainable manner.

ISO 14004

A standard providing guidance on the establishment, maintenance, and improvement of an environmental management system, complementing the ISO 14001 standard.

Environmental Performance

A measure of how well an organization or project is managing its impact on the environment through its policies and practices.