The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Realized It Did Not

question 31

Multiple Choice

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) realized it did not have adequate policies,education or technology in place for remote workers when:

• A) An employee whose laptop carrying unencrypted, sensitive military personnel information was stolen.
• B) Because of lack of coordination, all remote workers were not available for an extended period of time.
• C) Employees posted sensitive data on a public social networking site.
• D) Employees copied sensitive data over an unsecured network. 3) A virus from an employee's remote computer crashed the VA's intranet.

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Definitions:

Obstructionist Strategy

Avoids social responsibility and reflects mainly economic priorities.

Discretionary Responsibilities

Responsibilities in a job that allow an employee to make decisions and judgements without needing prior approval.

Economic Responsibility

The obligation of organizations to make decisions that positively impact the economic environment in which they operate, including considerations of sustainability and ethical business practices.

Socially Responsible Corporate Behaviour

Acts by businesses that go beyond economic and legal expectations to positively impact society and the environment.