130 likes | 147 Views
This lecture provides an introduction to the module "Professional Issues in Information Technology" and covers topics such as the role of Information Systems, regulatory and professional accreditation pressures, ethical issues, stakeholder management, the legal framework, and the BCS Code of Conduct.
E N D
Information Systems and Professional Issues 2007(BMAN 30801) Monday 1st October 1600 – 1750 hours Roscoe Building Lecture Theatre B Keith Girling – Visiting Professor Module Text: “Professional Issues in Information Technology” – Frank Bott 2005
Objectives For Today? • Introduce ourselves • Consider our aims for BMAN 30801 • Be comfortable about logistics • Develop a clear view of where we need to be 11 weeks from now • Introduce the elements of the module
About me! • National Westminster Bank • National & Grindlays Bank • Co-operative Bank • Fellow Chartered Institute of Bankers • Corporate Planning • Human Resources • CIO • smile • Channels • Risk management • Retired June ’07 – NED’s Consultancies, Academic Roles • Bad golfer, good clay-pigeon shooter • keithgirling@btinternet.com
Why are we here? • IS all pervasive • IS role in “perfect markets” • IS not an island • Exponential change • Regulatory and Professional Accreditation pressures • British Computer Society • Competency • Personal Responsibility • Contribution to Society • Ethical Issues
Logistics? • Roscoe Building Lecture Theatre B (except 10 December) • Health & Safety • Mondays • 1600 - 1750 hours • Participative • Sources – Set Text • Readings • Speaker Notes
BMAN 30801 Overview – A Mind Map? Bodies Structure and Management HR Issues Nature PROFESSIONS (4) ORGANISATIONS (2) Professional Issues in Information Technology LAW & GOV’T (3) BUSINESS (1) Capital Data Protection Anti-discrimination Management Accounting S/W Contracts IPR Financial Accounting Investment Internet Misuse
Let’s Go Into Business? • Investment • Capital • Financial Accounting • Management Accounting
Organisations – Stakeholder Management? Mechanistic? Organic?
The Legal Framework? • LIABILITY? • Personal • Corporate • Suppliers, Visitors • ASSET PROTECTION • IPR • Data Protection • Competitive Advantage
Professions? BCS Code of Conduct • The Public Interest • Duty to Relevant Authority • Duty to the Profession • Professional Competence and Integrity What’s In It For Me? • Differentiation • Networking • Advancement of Knowledge (currency)
Assignment? • Commission Monday 22nd October • Lodged by Friday 16th November • Guidance Notes on Style and Argument 22nd October • Key Source - Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology : Postnote May 2006 Number 263 “Pervasive Computing” • Aim to Consolidate and Integrate Thinking • No Right Answer
Summary • Remind ourselves of objectives for today • Introduce ourselves • Consider our aims for BMAN 30801 • Be comfortable about logistics • Develop a clear view of where we need to be 12 weeks from now • Introduce the elements of the module • Business • Organizations • Law & Government • Professions • Going forward - aiming for compliance with module standards of BMAN 30801 • Aiming for Added Value • Have some FUN! • THANK YOU!