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The Ethics of IT Professionals in China
| Title | The Ethics of IT Professionals in China |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Authors | Davison, Robert M., Martinsons Maris G., Lo Henry W. H., and Yuan L. I. |
| Journal | Communications of the ACM |
| Volume | 52 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pagination | 153-155 |
| Type of Article | Article |
| Publication Language | eng |
| ISSN Number | 00010782 |
| Accession Number | 43019168 |
| Keywords | 1927-1987 , CHINA , computer , COMPUTER science , Diversity , ethics , information , KOHLBERG , Lawrence , professional responsibility |
| Abstract | The article discusses research that employs a model of ethics proposed by ethicist Lawrence Kohlberg to examine the ethical values of IT (Information Technology) professionals in the People's Republic of China. Modern information societies depend on the ethical accountability and integrity of IT professionals, the authors state. Kohlberg proposed a theory of Cognitive Moral Development (CMD) that addressed ethical reasoning. Other topics include the impact of China on the world economy and the IT-driven transformation of Chinese businesses. |
| Notes | DAVISON, ROBERT M. 1; Email Address: isrobert@cityu.edu.hk; MARTINSONS, MARIS G. 2; Email Address: mgmaris@cityu.edu.hk; LO, HENRY W. H. 3; Email Address: henrylo@cityu.edu.hk; YUAN LI 4; Email Address: yuanli@usc.edu; Affiliations: 1: Associate professor, Department of Information Systems, City University of Hong Kong.; 2: Professor, Department of Management, City University of Hong Kong, and director, Pacific Rim Institute for Studies of Management.; 3: Assistant engineer, Department of Information Systems, City University of Hong Kong.; 4: Department of Management and Organization, University of Southern California.; Issue Info: Jul2009, Vol. 52 Issue 7, p153; Thesaurus Term: INFORMATION technology; Thesaurus Term: COMPUTER science; Subject Term: ETHICS; Subject Term: INFORMATION society; Subject: CHINA; NAICS/Industry Codes: 541712 Reseach and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology); People: KOHLBERG, Lawrence, 1927-1987; Number of Pages: 3p; Illustrations: 3 Graphs; Document Type: Article |
| DOI | 10.1145/1538788.1538823 |
| Short Title | The Ethics of IT Professionals in China |
