Topic : Business report providing an ethical analysis of a project management case study.
Task
Prepare a business report of about 1500 words that gives an ethical analysis of the issues raised in the case study. In particular (at least), include in the report responses to the following sub-tasks:
• Provide a defence, on ethical grounds, for the decision to bid for the contract with a figure below the estimated costs;
• Identify the potential consequences to the project client of accepting this aggressive bid;
• Who else suffers or is at risk of suffering as a result of this aggressive bid being accepted?
• What duties is the project manager aware of, 3 days before project delivery is due?
• What duties is the test engineer aware of, 3 days before project delivery is due?
• The ACS Code of Professional Conduct extends the meaning of the six ethical values with requirements that contribute to observing the values. Examine the code and identify requirements (using value numbers 1-6 and a requirement letter) that are relevant to this case study. Explain for each requirement identified how it should be applied in this case study.
• Deborah and Wayne are attempting to resolve the ethical dilemma that they have. Having completed your ethical analysis provide advice as to how they should proceed, summarizing your reasons.
Learning Outcomes
This assessment task relates to the following learning outcomes:
• K1. Research and discuss underpinning theories of ethical philosophy and apply these in to a range of scenarios in an IT workplace environment.
• K2. Interpret the principles of the Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics and synthesize them into daily IT practice.
• S2. Utilise professional presentation and communication approaches in a range of IT workplace settings.
• A1. Construct written and verbal arguments in a variety of formats on the evolving nature of ethical norms relating to new technologies.
• V3. Value ethical decision making approaches when working as an IT professional.
Attachment:- Business report providing an ethical analysis of a project management case study.rar