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10 ethical issues confronting IT managers

August 15, 2006 7:00am PDT

Should employees be told to what extent their behavior is monitored? How much effort and expense should managers incur in considering questions of data access and privacy? Does the availability of...

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The five worst Star Trek: Voyager episodes EVER!

November 18, 2011 6:23am PST

Voyager is rarely held up as the high point of the Trek franchise, but these five Delta Quadrant dumpster-fires are indisputably the lowest episodes of the low.

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10 ethical issues raised by IT capabilities

July 6, 2006 7:00am PDT

Some professions rely on established ethical guidelines to govern behavior, but IT pros are often on their own when it comes to determining what's right and what's fair. This look at the ethical...

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10+ things you can do to avoid ethical breaches

October 12, 2011 11:16am PDT

If you're headed toward an ethical quagmire, a few basic steps can help you find your way back to the high ground.

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Hacking the hacker: How a consultant shut down a malicious user

August 19, 2003 7:00am PDT

Take a look at how one security consultant discovered a hacker and turned the tables on the offending miscreant.

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Three steps to making an ethical decision

November 2, 2000 8:00am PST

For most consultants, our first instinct will tell us if we're about to make an unethical decision. But what if you're in a situation where the choice isn't so cut-and-dried? Follow these rules to...

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Microsoft is one of the world's most ethical companies

March 19, 2012 10:56am PDT

Despite past business practices that suggest otherwise, Microsoft is now one of the most ethical companies in the world.

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10 ethical rules for IT consultants and contractors

December 14, 2011 8:54am PST

Adhering to a code of conduct will help you avoid the various ethical pitfalls you'll encounter on the job.

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10 gaffes to avoid with respect to Chinese culture

July 24, 2008 12:33pm PDT

If you're doing business in China, meeting with people from China, or planning to work there, you'll want to avoid certain missteps. Calvin Sun explains a bit about Chinese culture and provides a...

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10 less-than-ethical ways to get ahead

January 13, 2012 7:23am PST

Itching for advancement, no matter what it takes? Alan Norton offers a wry look at some strategies for those who are unencumbered by a moral code.

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Five skills that can help software engineers stand out from the pack

January 20, 2011 4:09am PST

Here are five core skills that can help you build critical competencies as a software engineer and help you stand out from the pack.

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Do you have the consulting skills IT managers want?

December 29, 2008 12:40am PST

Technical skills are important, but apparently, they're not the main thing IT managers want in an IT consultant. Find out the top 15 skills IT managers want in employees.

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Corporate Ethics Officer: A new job title makes an appearance

February 13, 2009 7:18am PST

Because of all the recent corporate scandals, some companies are trying to ensure their trustworthiness by hiring Corporate Ethics Officers. Here's what the job entails.

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IT consultant resources about proposals, PM techniques, skill development, ethics

April 21, 2010 4:01am PDT

In this final installment in this two-part series about a training program for IT consultants, Rick Freedman recommends resources that focus on proposals, PM techniques, skill development, and ethics.

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Project Management: What do you do when change management creates ethical issues?

April 8, 2004 7:00am PDT

Politics force a change in project management.

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An independent IT consultant's code of ethics

October 13, 2008 4:41am PDT

Do independent IT consultants require a specific code of ethics? Chip Camden thinks so. Read the code of ethics he presents to his clients, and then let us know if there's anything that you would...

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IT managers face ethical issues from piracy to privacy

September 25, 2002 7:00am PDT

In recent polls, many TechRepublic members reported that they've been asked to do something unethical in their jobs. Join our discussion on the everyday ethical dilemmas IT professionals face.

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SolutionBase: Ethical hacking provides a legitimate means of protecting your network

February 24, 2004 8:00am PST

Take a look at the principles of ethical hacking to improve your network security, and learn about a new certification in ethical hacking.

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The CIO's code of ethics for managing electronic data

June 30, 2003 7:00am PDT

As chief steward of your company's data, you need to enact strict controls over customer and employee data. You also have to educate employees about the responsibilities of ethical data management.

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Consultants' ethical codes are informal yet strict, survey reveals

November 28, 2000 8:00am PST

Who monitors the ethics of consultants? What happens when a consultant strays from the straight and narrow? Find out what our members said about ethics on the job.