Professional Issues in Information Technology

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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Law and government
Chapter 2 The nature of a profession
Chapter 3 Professional bodies in computing
Chapter 4 What is an organization?
Chapter 5 Financing a start-up company
Chapter 6 Financial accounting
Chapter 7 Management accounting
Chapter 8 Investment appraisal
Chapter 9 Structure and management of organizations
Chapter 10 Human resources issues
Chapter 11 Anti-discrimination legislation
Chapter 12 Software contracts and liability
Chapter 13 Intellectual property rights
Chapter 14 Data protection, privacy and freedom of information
Chapter 15 Internet issues
Chapter 16 Computer misuse