E keep it simple use simple language and test

e Keep it simple. Use simple language and test readability in content and format
against external standards such as the plain English and easily understood.

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Part B
The CEO of Infinite Horizons showed the team a set of examples of code of ethics such as
below and asked you to review the following code of ethics
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SAGE Code of Ethics System Administrators Guild
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IEEE code of ethics Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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IEEE/ACM Joint Code of ethics of Software Engineering IEEE/ACM
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Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics Australian Computer Society
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AITP Code of Ethics Association of Information Technology Professionals
After the discussion the team came up with the idea that they will be creating a code of
ethics for the align with legislation and standards for the organisation.
As a team member John citizen proposed the following code of ethics.
1. Public Interest: Employees will work for the greater interest of the public.
2. Client and Employer: Employees shall act in a manner that is in the best interests of
their client and employer consistent with the public interest.
3. Product - Employees will deliver the software product as soon as possible regardless
the quality of the product
4. Treating others–Employees may favour their group members
5. Privacy-Employees will access private information on computer systems only when it
is necessary in the course of my duties. Confidentiality of any information may not be
important.
6. Communication-Employees may not need to keep users informed about computing
matters that may affect them -- such as conditions of acceptable use, sharing of
common resources, maintenance of security, occurrence of system monitoring and
any relevant legal obligations.
7. System Integrity-We shall strive to ensure the integrity of the systems for which I have
responsibility, using all appropriate means -- such as regularly maintaining software
and hardware; analysing levels of system performance and activity; and, as far as
possible, preventing unauthorised use or access.
8. Honesty -I will be honest about my competence and will seek help when necessary.
When my professional advice is sought, I will be impartial. I will avoid conflicts of
interest; if they do arise I will declare them.
9. Education-After employed its not important to update and enhance technical
knowledge and management skills by training, study, and the sharing of information
and experiences with fellow professionals.
10. Workplace Quality - I will strive to achieve and maintain a safe, healthy, productive
workplace for all users.

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The team leader noticed that this work needs to be revised so that it is aligned with
legislation and standards for the organization.