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CIS340: Computer Ethics
Unit 8 Journal Assignment – Ethics of Corporate Social Responsibility
Due Date: 11:59 pm EST, Saturday of Unit 8
Total Points: 50
Overview: Throughout the term, you will keep a journal that you will add to every other
week by reflecting on questions or scenarios that pertain to that week’s topic(s).
Although not required, to ensure comprehension of each week’s material, you should
first review the self-assessment questions in the textbook at the end of the assigned
chapter(s). These questions relate to the journal topic and can help you formulate your
thoughts and writing.
This is your final journal entry! This week, you will reflect on your experiences and
synthesize all that you have learned throughout this course.
Compose a journal entry discussing the need for organizations to commit to
Corporate Social Responsibility and the role of ethics in IT and its influence on
society.
Specifically:
Recall that Corporate Social Responsibility is defined as the concept that an
organization should act ethically by taking responsibility for the impact of its actions on
its shareholders, consumers, employees, community, environment, and suppliers. Think
over the course material of the past several weeks and some of the specific topics that
stood out to you and made you rethink the value of ethics in technology. Answer the
following as you develop your thoughts and compose a journal entry on the topic:
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Due to the unique position of technology in our daily lives, many people argue
that IT organizations must take a leadership role in promoting ethical business
practices. Do you agree? Why or why not?
What level of responsibility do companies have, if any, to the environment, the
communities they serve, the consumer, and to society as a whole?
Is it necessary and important to encourage a culture of integrity that promotes
speaking up and protects whistleblowers, or is it not worth the effort in a capitalist
system? Why or why not?
Notes:
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Your journal is an informal self-reflection and does not require sources or APA
formatting.
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There are no specific length/words requirements. Simply provide your thoughts.
However, each of the elements described in the assignment should be covered.
You will be graded on the depth of your critical thinking and the strength of your
writing.
The optional self-assessment questions for your review can be found at the end
of Chapters 8 and 10 in the textbook.
Review the grading criteria below before and after you write your journal entry.
Evaluation Rubric for Weekly Journal Assignment
Criteria
Content
Reflection
Personal
Growth
Exemplary
Proficient
24-25 points
Reflection
demonstrates a
high degree of
critical thinking in
applying,
analyzing, and
evaluating key
course concepts.
Insightful and
relevant
connections made
through
explanations and
examples.
14-15 points
Conveys strong
evidence of selfreflection on own
work with a
personal response
to the questions
posed and
demonstrates
empathy for other
points of view.
9-10 points
20-23 points
Reflection
demonstrates
some degree of
critical thinking in
applying,
analyzing, and/or
evaluating key
course concepts.
Connections
made through
explanations,
and/or
examples.
Needs
Improvement
16-19 points
Reflection
demonstrates
limited critical
thinking in
applying,
analyzing, and/or
evaluating key
course concepts.
Minimal
connections made
through
explanations
and/or examples.
Deficient
0-15 points
Reflection lacks
critical thinking.
Superficial
connections are
made with key
course
concepts.
11-13 points
Conveys some
evidence of selfreflection on own
work with a
personal
response to the
questions posed
and recognizes
other viewpoints.
8-10 points
Conveys limited
evidence of selfreflection on own
work to the
questions posed
and limited
understanding of
other viewpoints
0-7 points
Conveys
inadequate
evidence of selfreflection on
own work and
no analysis of
other
viewpoints.
7-8 points
5-6 points
0-4 points
Writing
Quality
Well written and
clearly organized,
characterized by
elements of a
strong writing style
and basically free
from grammatical,
usage, and
spelling errors.
Above average
writing style and
logically
organized using
standard English
with minor
grammatical,
usage, and
spelling errors.
Average writing
style that is
sometimes unclear
and/or with some
grammatical,
usage, and
spelling errors that
detract from the
content.
Poor writing
style lacking in
standard
English, clarity,
language used,
and/or frequent
grammatical,
usage, and
spelling errors
that greatly
detract from the
content.