Implications of ICT

Implications of ICT

1. Impacts of external change on...

   • Organisation
   • Individuals
   • Systems

2. Change management

   • Need/reasons for change
   • Staff capability
   • Staff views
   • Systems
   • Equipment
   • Accommodation
   • Good management methods
     • Communication
     • Consultation
     • Participation

3. Ethics

   • Codes of conduct
     • British computer society (BCS)
       • Public interest
       • Duty to relevant authority
       • Duty to profession
       • Professional competence and integrity
     • Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) code of ethics

4. Professional bodies

   • Purpose
     • Recogniton of experience
     • Career opportunities
     • Discussion and collaboration
     • Knowledge/information services
     • Financial benefits
   • Disadvantages
     • Cost of membership
     • Responsibilities
     • Work-life balance

5. Data confidentiality

   • Passwords
     • 'Locking' the computer
     • Screensaver password
   • Vigilance & awareness
   • Anti-spyware
   • Firewall
   • Protecting data
     • Encryption
     • Authorisation
       • Read-only, write, create, delete
     • Authentication
       • Passwords and PINs
       • Biometric security
     • Virus-scans
     • Physical security

6. Hardware & software developments

   • Treating injuries/disease
   • Leisure activities
   • Environment
   • The home
   • Education
   • Freedom of speech and movement