Paper B: a matrix mapping of a key IT-related organizational (or personal) ethical issue concerning privacy and organizational policy designed to correct the ethical issue. 

The first step of this assignment is an opportunity to analyze a key IT-related organizational (or personal, if you are not in the job force) ethical issue, related to privacy, subject to relevant laws, regulations, and policies.  Both of the following sites provide sources, and an excellent backdrop for issues relating to privacy protection and the law.

See EPIC Privacy Issues at:  http://epic.org/privacy/  See List on left and/or:  EFF Privacy at https://www.eff.org/issues/privacy  [see list below in center on this page].

This includes sub-topics discussing information privacy, privacy laws, applications and court rulings (case law is usually an extension of the basic law based on the facts from specific cases and real-world court decisions), and key privacy and anonymity issues. While the sites provide many interesting topics, be sure to focus on our class IT topics. 

1. Use the template below and the list of suggested workforce privacy topics from one of the sites above to produce a matrix to map a key organizational ethical (or personal, if not in the job force) issue and how this issue is affected by laws, regulations, and policies.  Use the list of normative ethics below to help you complete the matrix. Choose any three (only three) of the following list of twelve (12) principles of normative ethics described below.
2. Prepare the Ethical Issue matrix (single-space in the cells) and include the following explanation (200 words) —double-space your narrative—below the matrix:
   1. Why I chose the dilemma;
   2. Why I chose the three principles; and
   3. An analysis of the research used to identify the actions in the matrix.

The completed matrix allows you to weigh the different issues involved and assign a rank as to the importance of the actions based on the effect on the stakeholders.

1. Indicate appropriate APA in-text and source citations for all sources.  In addition to critical thinking and analysis skills, your assignment should reflect appropriate grammar and spelling, good organization, and proper business-writing style.

Normative Ethics List

Autonomy: is the duty to maximize the individual’s right to make his or her own decisions.

Beneficence: is the duty to do good both individually and for all.

Confidentiality: is the duty to respect privacy of information and action.

Equality: is the duty to view all people as moral equals.

Finality: is the duty to take action that may override the demands of law, religion, and social customs.

Justice: is the duty to treat all fairly, distributing the risks and benefits equally.

Non-maleficence: is the duty to cause no harm, both individually and for all.

Understanding/Tolerance: is the duty to understand and to accept another viewpoint if reason dictates doing so is warranted.

Publicity: is the duty to take actions based on ethical standards that must be known and recognized by all who are involved.

Respect for persons: is the duty to honor others, their rights, and their responsibilities. Showing respect others implies that we do not treat them as a mere means to our end.

Universality: is the duty to take actions that hold for everyone, regardless of time, place, or people involved. This concept is similar to the Categorical Imperative.

Veracity: is the duty to tell the truth. 

A sample template for the matrix is shown below.  To reconstruct the sample template, you may use the Table Tool in MS Word or copy and paste this template. 

Ethical issue:

Stakeholders

(Principle 1)

(Principle 2)

(Principle 3)

1

2

3

4

Step 1:  Identify the ethical issue that you want to analyze, as described above. An example might be the falsification of your personal profile in a social networking site.

Step 2: Identify the stakeholders involved. You, someone who reads your personal profile in a social network site, potential employers, etc.  Be sure that each stakeholder category is unique and not similar to another category you use.

Step 3:  Choose any three (only three) of the Normative Ethics principles that might apply to your issue such as autonomy, publicity, and veracity.

Step 4: Identify how the ethical issue affects each stakeholder based on the principles you identified. Put this statement in the matrix next to the stakeholder. 

Sample Completed Matrix

Ethical issue: falsifying  your profile on a social networking site

Stakeholders

autonomy

publicity

veracity

1: Yourself

You have the duty to maximize the right to make your own decisions.

You have the duty to take actions based on ethical standards that must be known and recognized by all who are involved.

You have the duty to tell the truth

2: Other users of the networking site

They have the duty to make their own decisions

They make these decisions based on ethical standards that should be recognized by the person falsifying their profile

They assume that the person falsifying the profile has the duty to tell the truth.

3: The social networking site

The autonomy of the site is limited by law (Goldman, 2007)

Users of social networking sites are content publishers, as such the site must take actions based on legal and ethical standards and must notify users of these standards so they are known by all.

As providers of content the site must conform to the laws regarding truth or be held responsible for legal issues as defamation (making harmful false statements about someone else) or copyright infringement. (Goldman, 2007)

Reference:

Goldman, E. (2007, May). Social Networking Sites and the Law. Retrieved from

http://www.ericgoldman.org/Resources/socialnetworkingsitesandthelaw.pdf 

[Note: Plug the above URL directly into your browser, in its entirety to open] 

The second step of this assignment requires that you write an organizational policy (or personal policy, if you are not in the job force) to correct the IT-related ethical issue that you had previously described, where you mapped a key organizational or personal issue and identified how the digital ethical issue was affected by relevant laws, regulations, and policies.

The following elements must be addressed:

You may take a look at other policies to see how they are written. While the following site:   https://www.sans.org/information-security-policy/?msc=securityresourceslp – For other possible SANS resources,  go to the home page: https://www.sans.org/ and click on the free resource link which provides credible examples of templates for policies, an Internet search may provide other templates, however there is no need to copy a template for this assignment, as the template should only be utilized to provide guidance regarding the following headings.

Your policy should include appropriate information for the following major headings:

• Overview of the policy – an Introduction
• Purpose of the policy – the aim of the policy
• Scope (roles and responsibilities of stakeholders) – who is involved in policy execution.
• Policy Points to follow – (Note: you should be aware that a policy only describes “what,” the staff of an organization will do, while a procedure describes “how,” the staff of an organization will accomplish a required action. As a result, this section should only discuss the specific measures, needs, or changes to behavior within the organization in terms of policy points, i.e., what they must do to conform to the policy. Any procedures that are needed to assist in doing the “what,” are usually included by reference later in the policy – procedures should not be included in the policy points).
• Sanctions/enforcement of policy – what happens in case of non-compliance

This assignment requires a minimum of three external references. Indicate appropriate APA source citations for all sources you use.

In addition to critical thinking and analysis skills, your paper should reflect appropriate grammar and spelling, good organization, and proper business-writing style.

Prepare a 4-6 page, double-spaced paper with your Ethical Matrix and your Organizational or Personal Policy (if not in the job force).

Please submit your Paper B to the LEO Assignments Module as an attached Microsoft Word file. Paper B is due at the end of the fourth week of this course. Include a Cover Page with your Name, the UMGC/Name of the Class, and the Title of the Paper.

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Rubric Name: Paper B – Fall 2019

Print RubricThis table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.CriteriaLevel 1Level 2Level 3New LevelCriterion ScoreEthical Issue – Select a specific ethical issue in accord with the LP requirements.0.5 points

The ethical issue selected was within the parameters defined and was narrowed down to a specific concern.

0.4 points

The ethical issue selected was within the parameters defined, but was of a general, not specific nature..

0.3 points

The ethical issue selected was too broad, and included sub-issues.

0 points

The ethical issue was not defined

Score of Ethical Issue – Select a specific ethical issue in accord with the LP requirements.,/ 0.5Stakeholders – Identify stakeholders regarding the issue.0.5 points

Three or more of the stakeholders directly connected with the ethical issue were identified.

0.4 points

Two of the stakeholders directly connected with the ethical issue were identified

0.3 points

.Only one of the stakeholders directly connected with the ethical issue were identified 

0 points

None of the stakeholders directly connected with the ethical issue were identified

Score of Stakeholders – Identify stakeholders regarding the issue.,/ 0.5Principles – Choose three normative ethics principles from Week Three for evaluation of the issue.0.5 points

The three principles identified were logically associated with the ethical issue selected.

0.4 points

The three principles identified had an ambiguous association with the selected ethical issue.

0.3 points

The three principles identified had a weak or no relation with the selected ethical issue.

0 points

The three principles identified had no relation with the selected ethical issue

Score of Principles – Choose three normative ethics principles from Week Three for evaluation of the issue.,/ 0.5Effects of Issue – Determine the effects of the issue upon the stakeholders considering the principles selected.4.5 points

The effects of the issue on the stakeholders, according to the chosen principles demonstrated a critical thinking process.

3.6 points

The effects of the issue on the stakeholders, according to the chosen principles demonstrated a good thinking process.

2.7 points

The effects of the issue on the stakeholders, according to the chosen principles demonstrated a weak thinking process

0 points

The effects of the issue on the stakeholders, according to the chosen principles did not demonstrate logical thinking.

Score of Effects of Issue – Determine the effects of the issue upon the stakeholders considering the principles selected.,/ 4.5Matrix Explanation – Explain the choice of issue, the choice of principles, and a short analysis of the research used to identify the actions in the matrix.4 points

The paper provided an excellent explanation of the three required points within the length specified.

3.2 points

The paper provided a good explanation of the three required points, but was short of the length specified.

2.4 points

The paper provided a satisfactory explanation of the three required points, but was short of the length specified

0 points

The paper did not provide an explanation for each of the three required points.

Score of Matrix Explanation – Explain the choice of issue, the choice of principles, and a short analysis of the research used to identify the actions in the matrix.,/ 4Overview of policy2 points

The overview fully introduces the ethical issue and its facets.

1.6 points

The overview partially introduces the ethical issue and its facets.

1.2 points

The overview introduces the ethical issue, and  its facets in a cursory manner

0 points

The overview does not introduce the ethical issue, and its facets

Score of Overview of policy,/ 2Purpose of policy2 points

The purpose of the policy is crystal clear and there should be no question why it was put in place

1.6 points

The purpose of the policy was good and there may be a question as to why it was put in place

1.2 points

The purpose of the policy could have been clearer and there are questions as to why it was put in place

0 points

The purpose of the policy was not clear and there are questions regarding its applicability

Score of Purpose of policy,/ 2Scope (roles and responsibilities of stakeholders)2 points

The extent of the roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders was fully defined

1.6 points

The extent of the roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders was partially defined

1.2 points

The extent of the roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders could have had better definition

0 points

The extent of the roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders was not defined.

Score of Scope (roles and responsibilities of stakeholders),/ 2Policy Points – this section should discuss the specific measures, needs, or changes to behavior within the organization in terms of policy points2 points

The policy points placed in force at the organizational unit were fully described

1.6 points

The policy points placed in force at the organizational unit were partially described

1.2 points

The policy points placed in force at the organizational unit were cursorily identified.

0 points

The policy points placed in force at the organizational unit were not identified

Score of Policy Points – this section should discuss the specific measures, needs, or changes to behavior within the organization in terms of policy points,/ 2Policy sanctions for non-compliance2 points

The penalties of non-compliance with the policy were fully discussed

1.6 points

The penalties of non-compliance with the policy were only partially discussed.

1.2 points

The penalties of non-compliance were briefly mentioned in a cursory fashion

0 points

The penalties of non-compliance were not included.

Score of Policy sanctions for non-compliance,/ 2External References1 point

A minimum of three or more outside references have been provided which are current, with  URLs provided

0.8 points

Only two outside references have been provided which are current, with URLs provided.

0.6 points

Only one outside reference has been provided which is current, with a URL provided

0 points

No outside references were provided

Score of External References,/ 1APA Compliance1 point

Reference list and in-text citations were in full compliance with APA style requirements

0.8 points

Reference list and in-text citations were in general compliance with APA style requirements

0.6 points

Only a token amount of the sources and in-text citations were referenced in accord with APA style requirements

0 points

All sources and in-text citations were NOT referenced in accord with APA style requirements

Score of APA Compliance,/ 1Mechanics Grammar – .25 Contractions – .20 Spelling – .20 Punctuation – .20 Green/Red Lines – .151 point

Grammar, contractions, spelling, and punctuation correctly applied.

0.8 points

Some grammar, contractions, spelling, or punctuation errors exist. Underlined errors in MS Word not corrected

0.6 points

There were many grammar, contractions, and spelling errors.  Punctuation not correctly applied. Underlined errors in MS Word not corrected

0 points

There were numerous grammar, contractions, and spelling errors.  Punctuation not correctly applied. Underlined errors in MS Word not corrected.

Score of Mechanics Grammar – .25 Contractions – .20 Spelling – .20 Punctuation – .20 Green/Red Lines – .15,/ 1Rubric Total ScoreTotalScore of Paper B – Fall 2019,/ 23

Overall Score

Overall Score

Level 19.6 points minimum

Level 27.2 points minimum

Level 30 points minimum

 

Scenario

Individual behaviors in the workplace impact an organization, and leadership should understand its impact on an organization as a foundation for creating strategies in effectively leading. In this scenario, a technology company has been struggling with sales recently, and leadership believes developing new, in-demand products will increase business. The administration determined that hiring product and market development specialists will be necessary. The new talent will assist current software developers, taking over some of their responsibilities with new products. The company’s talent acquisition team has indicated that the newly hired talent onboarding activities will require current software developers to get them up to speed. Overall, the developers are not happy with the decision to have the new talent take over some of their responsibilities, even though they do feel overwhelmed with current workloads. They are not looking forward to training new employees either, even actively resisting this process. As part of the talent acquisition team, you have been asked to complete a section for the onboarding playbook for new employees. The section you have been asked to complete is the section on organizational behavior.

Instructions

Develop a 2-3-page organizational behavior section of the onboarding playbook for all new employees that:

• clearly Explains the three levels of organizational behavior (OB) and their importance for leaders to understand. Use 3 examples.
• Describes the four behavioral science disciplines that inform leadership’s understanding of organizational behavior. Include examples of each discipline
• Details the personal factors that influence individual behaviors and the organization. Use through examples of each factor. Use examples of each
• Discusses managers’ challenges and opportunities in applying OB concepts.
• Uses examples to support understanding of concepts in a well-defined organizational behavior section of the onboarding playbook.
• Provides attribution for credible references used in the development of content ideas following academic guidelines.
• As always, please keep in mind who your audience is and use correct grammar and spelling.
• Use CREDIABLE references.

-Must be in APA format

For this assignment, review the article:

Abomhara, M., & Koien, G.M. (2015). Cyber security and the internet of things: Vulnerabilities, threats, intruders, and attacks. Journal of Cyber Security, 4, 65-88. Doi: 10.13052/jcsm2245-1439.414

Address the following:

What did the authors investigate, and in general how did they do so?

Identify the hypothesis or question being tested

Summarize the overall article.

Identify the conclusions of the authors

Indicate whether or not you think the data support their conclusions/hypothesis

Consider alternative explanations for the results

Provide any additional comments pertaining to other approaches to testing their hypothesis (logical follow-up studies to build on, confirm or refute the conclusions)

The relevance or importance of the study

The appropriateness of the experimental design

When you write your evaluation, be brief and concise, this is not meant to be an essay but an objective evaluation that one can read very easily and quickly. Also, you should include a complete reference (title, authors, journal, issue, pages) you turn in your evaluation. This is good practice for your literature review, which you’ll be completing during the dissertation process.

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

Be approximately four to six pages in length, not including the required cover page and reference page.

Follow APA 7 guidelines. Your paper should include an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion.

Support your answers with the readings from the course and at least two scholarly journal articles to support your positions, claims, and observations, in addition to your textbook.

Be clearly and well-written, concise, and logical, using excellent grammar and style techniques. You are being graded in part on the quality of your writing.

Analyze 1 of the following government intervention programs:

• Countercyclical fiscal policies (countering economic disruptions such as the housing bubble and the Great Recession)
• US agriculture support programs
• Assistance for Low Income Families (choose 1)
• Housing vouchers
• Earned Income Tax Credit (including Child Tax Credit)
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Low income healthcare (choose 1)
• Medicaid (including Children’s Health Insurance Program).
• Affordable Care Act expansion
• Social insurance programs (choose 1)
• Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI)
• Medicare
• Unemployment insurance

Write a 700- to 1,050-word summary of your analysis. Identify the intervention and the market failure leading up to the intervention. Complete the following in your paper:

• Analyze the arguments for government intervention as opposed to arguments for market-based solutions.Hint:See the information about market failures.
• Examine who has been helped and who has been hurt by the selected government intervention.
• Examine externalities and unintended consequences of such intervention. For example, consider whether the SNAP program and health coverage for low-income families result in higher future tax revenues because low-income children grow up healthier and produce higher incomes over their lifetimes.
• Analyze whether cost of the intervention you selected as a share of GDP or the number of participants is increasing,decreasing, or varies with the state of the economy, based on the cost trend(or number of participants) since its inception or since 2000.
• Analyze credible economists’ opinions on the success or failure of the intervention that you chose in achieving its objectives.
• Recommend whether the program should be continued as is, discontinued, or modified based on your conclusions. Defend your recommendation.

Note: Use of charts and graphs is encouraged with appropriate citations. Any charts or graphs retrieved from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis FRED website may only be included when the data sources used by FRED are US government sources such as the Bureau of Economic Analysis or the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Cite at least 2 academically credible sources.  

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines. 

 

1) Minimum 5  full pages  (No word count per page) Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per part.

             Part 1: Minimum  4 pages

             Part 3: minimum 1 page

Submit 1 document per part

2)¨******APA norms

          All paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each paragraph

          Bulleted responses are not accepted

          Don’t write in the first person 

          Don’t copy and paste the questions.

          Answer the question objectively, do not make introductions to your answers, answer it when you start the paragraph

Submit 1 document per part

3)****************************** It will be verified by Turnitin (Identify the percentage of exact match of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks) 

********************************It will be verified by SafeAssign (Identify the percentage of similarity of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks)

4) Minimum 3 references per part not older than 5 years

Part 1: minimum 5 references nor older than 5 years

5) Identify your answer with the numbers, according to the question. Start your answer on the same line, not the next

Example:

Q 1. Nursing is XXXXX

Q 2. Health is XXXX

6) You must name the files according to the part you are answering: 

Example:

Part 1.doc 

Part 2.do

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Part 1: Health Care in Children and Adolescents

Assignment Requirements:

Based upon current evidence-based research

1. Introduction (1/2 page)

1. Explain how cultural competence improves health outcomes (1 page).

Identify the differences between cultural awareness, cultural sensitivity, and cultural competence.

2. Discuss why geographic regions, such as Appalachia, are often associated with a particular culture.

3. For each factor, give an example of how a particular culture Cuban may affect the health and development of a pediatric patient (1 page).

a. Health Beliefs

b. Health Customs

c. Religious Beliefs

d. Dietary Customs

4. Conduct a brief cultural self-assessment that includes- Cuban (1 page):

a. What culture do you identify with?

b. How does your culture view diversity?

c. Explain the impact of your culture on healthcare decisions.

d. Explain how your culture views the dying process.

e. Are there any particular customs, foods, holidays, and beliefs that strongly represent your culture?

5. Conclusion (1/2 page)

Part 2: Health Care in Children and Adolescents

Culture: Cuban

Culture affects our view of health, wellness, illness, and death. As a Primary Care Provider, it is essential you have some awareness of your patient’s and family’s culture. Studies have shown that incorporating cultural awareness and sensitivity significantly improves patient compliance.

1. How does this culture view health promotion and disease prevention (such as immunizations)?

2. How does this culture’s spiritual beliefs impact the view of health?

3. How does this culture affect your patient care?

a. Communication

b. Patient education

c. Anticipatory guidance

d. Treatments such as medications