Overview
To function effectively, professional IT practitioners need not only the appropriate technical knowledge, skills and experience, but also a broad understanding of the context in which they operate. A good grounding in the relationship between technological change, society and the law, and the powerful role that computers and computer professionals play in a technological society, is essential. Professional Issues in Information Technology aids IT professionals to be capable in their chosen professional areas, operate effectively in work and community situations and to be aware of their environments. Professional Issues in Information Technology is the only textbook tallored specifically to match the syllabus of the BCS Professional Examination compulsory Diploma module, Professional Issues in Information Systems Practice, in its entirety. Professional Issues in Information Technology provides a unique introduction to: Social, legal, financial, organizational and ethical issues in the context of the IT industry; The role of professional codes of conduct and ethics, and their practical application; Key legislation including: intellectual property, liability for defective software, computer misuse, and; intellectual property rights, from the perspective of IT professionals, not lawyers. The role of professional institutions and their characteristics; The impact of information technology on humanity and the environment. Types of organizational structure and their legal status. Basic financial management and management accounting. Continuing professional development (CPD). This book has been created by a member of the BCS Professional Examinations Board for the Professional Issues in Information Systems Practice module. Written to appeal to a worldwide audience, this book includes details of the learning objectives and example examination questions, with answers and discussion of ways of approaching them.
Full Product Details
Author: Frank Bott
Publisher: BCS Learning & Development Limited
Imprint: British Computer Society
Dimensions:
Width: 17.20cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 24.60cm
Weight: 0.532kg
ISBN: 9781902505657
ISBN 10: 1902505654
Pages: 242
Publication Date: 01 May 2005
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Replaced By: 9781780171807
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Author Information
Frank Bott has previously lectured at the University of Missouri and been Head of the University of Wales' Computer Science Department. He now lectures there part-time, and is an active member of The British Computer Society.
