This book examines human processes and practices connected to technology embedded within social, political, and moral spheres of life. This innovative publication engages readers in critical debates connected to the ethical dimensions of a technological society through insightful examinations,...

"This book considers ethical issues and social dilemmas at two levels: the individual vs. individual and the individual vs. the collective, providing a thorough treatment of these facets and demonstrating the philosophical underpinnings of each dimension of knowledge management"--Provided by...

This book uses general ethical principles derived from the work of John Rawls and Martin Heidegger, as a basis for discussion of ethical problems in information technology use within organizations including privacy, security, piracy, outsourcing of high-level jobs and the value of IT itself.

Corporate and individual behaviors are increasingly scrutinized as reports of scandals around the world are frequently becoming the subject of attention. Additionally, the security of data and information and ethical problems that arise when enforcing the appropriate security initiatives are...

Presents a fundamental compendium of research on the ethical, social, and legal issues facing the healthcare industry as it adopts information technologies to provide fast, efficient, and cost effective healthcare. An essential resource for every reference library, this comprehensive book offers...

"This book is the first publication that takes a genuinely global approach to the diverse ethical issues evoked by Information and Communication Technologies and their possible resolutions. Readers will gain a greater appreciation for the problems and possibilities of genuinely global...

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