It Is Important to Appreciate the Ethical Issues Involved in the Development

question 57

Multiple Choice

It is important to appreciate the ethical issues involved in the development and use of information systems because ________.

• A)the data they contain is vast and personal
• B)the revenue of organizations is closely tied to their use
• C)they are not regulated by any governmental bodies
• D)they can be mass-produced by organizations with limited technical expertise

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Definitions:

Income Inequality

The unequal distribution of income among individuals or households within a population.

Goods And Services

The physical items (goods) and activities or benefits (services) that fulfill consumer needs and wants.

Progressive Tax

At the individual level, a tax whose average tax rate increases as the taxpayer’s income increases. At the national level, a tax for which the average tax rate (= tax revenue/GDP) rises with GDP.

Average Tax Rate

Total tax paid divided by total taxable income or some other base (such as total income) against which to compare the amount of tax paid. Expressed as a percentage.