The Growing Use of IT Has Increased the Potential for New

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Essay

The growing use of IT has increased the potential for new ethical issues and problems, so many organizations have recognized the need to develop policies that protect against abuses. Adherence to the policy can improve services to users, increase productivity, and reduce costs. Identify four specific areas companies must address when creating an IT usage policy.

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Definitions:

Casino Credit

A line of credit extended by a casino to a patron, allowing them to gamble without using cash.

Bad Checks

Checks that cannot be processed because the account on which they were drawn lacks sufficient funds, leading to legal and financial consequences for the issuer.

Oral Negotiable Instrument

A verbal agreement that is intended to have the same enforceability as a written negotiable instrument, though legally this is often not recognized.

Special Conditions

Specific provisions or clauses added to a contract or agreement that must be met in addition to the general terms.