Question 2 (Marks: 30)
The Association of Computing Machines (ACM) is one of the oldest professional bodies in the ICT
sector. You have been asked to study their code of ethics and professional conduct in order to
create a presentation that will be shared with all the employees at your company. Create the
presentation following the guidelines below:
Q.2.1 Your presentation should include the following
Q.2.1.1 The ACM’s general ethical principles (10)
Q.2.1.2 The ACM’s professional responsibilities. (10)
Q.2.1.3 Your presentation should share the key facts in a visually appealing
manner, this includes the use of colours, images, icons, etc.
(5)
Q.2.1.4 Your presentation needs to include a references slide that shows the
correct references of each website and scholarly article you used to
create your presentation.
(5
Presentation on ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
Slide 1: Introduction
- Title: ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
- Company logo
Slide 2: Overview
- Briefly explain the purpose of the presentation
- Highlight the importance of ethics and professional conduct in the ICT sector
Slide 3: ACM's General Ethical Principles
- Title: ACM's General Ethical Principles
- Use a visually appealing layout with icons or images
- Present the 10 ethical principles in a clear and concise manner
- Examples:
1. General Moral Imperatives
2. Professional Responsibilities
3. Assessing Consequences of Systems
4. Privacy and Confidentiality
5. Access to Computing and Communication Resources
6. Intellectual Property
7. Computer Abuse
8. Professional Competence
9. Privacy and Security
10. Respect for Others
Slide 4: ACM's Professional Responsibilities
- Title: ACM's Professional Responsibilities
- Use a visually appealing layout with icons or images
- Present the 10 professional responsibilities in a clear and concise manner
- Examples:
1. Uphold the Principles of the ACM Code of Ethics
2. Strive to achieve high quality in both the processes and products of professional work
3. Maintain Professional Competence
4. Know and respect existing laws pertaining to professional work
5. Accept and provide appropriate professional review
6. Give comprehensive and thorough evaluations
7. Support the professional development of colleagues
8. Avoid harm to others
9. Be honest and trustworthy
10. Respect the privacy and confidentiality of others
Slide 5: Visual Appeal
- Title: Visual Appeal
- Use of colors, images, icons, and other visually appealing elements throughout the presentation
- Examples:
- Use a consistent color scheme that matches the company's branding
- Include relevant images or icons related to ethics and professionalism in the ICT sector
Slide 6: References
- Title: References
- Include a slide with the correct references of each website and scholarly article used to create the presentation
- Format the references according to a recognized citation style, such as APA or MLA
Slide 7: Conclusion
- Recap the main points discussed in the presentation
- Emphasize the significance of adhering to ACM's code of ethics and professional conduct
- Thank the audience for their attention
Note: The content on each slide should be concise and easy to understand. Use bullet points or short sentences rather than lengthy paragraphs.