While Working on an IT Project, You Learn That a Particular

question 55

Multiple Choice

While working on an IT project, you learn that a particular department plans to reduce its staff by 50%. The manager of this department has asked the project team to keep this information secret until the plans are finalized. A good friend of yours works in this department and has asked you whether you heard of any news concerning the future of the department. This would be an example of which of the following ethical dilemmas?

• A) Confidence
• B) Human resource
• C) Corporate resource
• D) Conflict of interest
• E) None of these

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Definitions:

Behaviour Modelling

An approach that demonstrates desired behaviour and gives trainees the chance to practise and role-play those behaviours and receive feedback.

Real-life Employee Problems

Issues faced by employees in their day-to-day work life, including interpersonal conflicts, workload challenges, and balancing personal responsibilities.

Immediate Feedback

Prompt information provided following an action or decision, allowing for quick reflection or adjustment.

Competency Analysis

The process of identifying and defining the skills, knowledge, abilities, and behaviors that are needed for effective performance in a specific job or organization.