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Guide to Project for Supervisors
ITECH7402 PROFESSIONAL IT CULTURE
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Individual Written Task
Overview
This is an individual written assignment requiring a business report containing altogether up to1500 words for both
subtasks. The report should present the result of research relating to the ethical questions stated below. Assessment criteria
are based on the course learning outcomes, quality of the written presentation and the appropriate application of ethical
and professional principles to solve the questions.
Timelines and Expectations
Percentage Value of Task: 15%
Due: 11:55 PM Friday the 31st August 2018 (Week 7)
Minimum time expectation: 20 hours
Learning Outcomes Assessed
The following course learning outcomes are assessed by completing this assessment:
 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.
 S1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the cognitive and practical approaches required to
manage IT professionals in collaborative, global work environments.
 A2. Apply skills frameworks and develop a career plan in readiness for transition into the IT profession.
 V3. Value ethical decision making approaches when working as an IT professional.
Assessment Details
This assignment has two subtasks of equal weights. Students are expected to complete both subtasks.
Subtask 1: Case Study
Percentage Value of Task: 7.5%
Minimum Time Expectation: 10 hours
Assume that Mr. McBright is an employee of a company called NewAge Pty Ltd, which develops operating systems for a
tablet computer manufacturer by name XYZ Pty Ltd. Mr. McBright is in charge of testing the proper functioning of the
operating system and endorsing them prior to their released to XYZ Pty Ltd. Mr. McBright reports to Mrs McDonald, who
has become so complacent with his position within NewAge Pty Ltd that he takes every step to protect it. For example, he
does not want to develop himself for a higher-level position, neither does he train or sponsor any of his subordinates for
further career development. Mrs McDonald also does not employ anyone who appears to be much more competent than
himself. Furthermore, to Mrs McDonald, the most important criteria for hiring new employees is the college that they
attended. The management philosophy of Mrs McDonald has resulted in many incompetent employees at NewAge Pty Ltd,
esulting in somewhat shoddy work.

XYZ Pty Ltd contracted NewAge Pty Ltd to develop a software at the cost of A$2 million. Just prior to handing over of the
operating system to XYZ Pty Ltd, Mr. McBright discovered a bug in it, although it could provide its intended basic functions.
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She reported her discovery to Mrs McDonald, but they colluded to keep the finding secret in order to meet project schedule.
Eventually the new operating system with its bug was released to XYZ Pty Ltd. XYZ Pty Ltd installed the operating system
on 20,000 newly-manufactured tablet computers using the buggy operating system acquired from NewAge Pty Ltd without
knowing the deficiency. Five weeks after releasing the first set of tablets running the faulty operating system, the software
created a virus which destroyed all the customer records of Badluck Bank which acquired some of the tablets. Four months
after the release of the second set of tablets manufactured from the faulty operating system one of the tablets burst into
frames, burning an office.

An investigation into the two accidents revealed that:
1. The main cause of the two accidents was that the tablets involved were manufactured using buggy operating
system acquired from NewAge Pty Ltd.
2. NewAge Pty Ltd has four
anches located in four countries, and the employees at each
anch have different set
of skills. However, Mrs McDonald has the habit of not making good use of the skills of his colleagues working from
other
anches than where he sits.
3. The main cause of the bug in the software was the lack of cu
ent best practices for software development at
NewAge Pty Ltd as Mrs McDonald has not mentored his staff for career development for a long time. Also, Mrs
McDonald employs only people of his alma mater.

The authorities of the council of the city (called LivingCity) including its mayor Hon. Joseph Luck, where the headquarters
of NewAge Pty Ltd is located, became privy of the saga. As NewAge Pty Ltd is the major employer in LivingCity, the council
closed its eyes to the saga.
Subtasks 1 Tasks:
Students are expected to prepare a business report of maximum length of 750 words that gives an ethical analysis of the
issues raised in the case study. Your submission must at least address the following points:
a) List the stakeholders in the case study. Discuss how each of the stakeholders in the case study applied or failed
to apply ethical decision-making approaches in the IT work environment. (V3)
) Clearly state the ethical dilemma that confronts the stakeholders mentioned in the case study.
c) Provide an ethical response to the dilemma according to consequences alone. Consider the consequences for
each of the stakeholders mentioned in the case study.
d) 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
equirement letter) that are relevant to this case study. For each identified requirement, explain how it should be
applied in this case study. (K2)
e) Use appropriate theories of ethical philosophy to analyse the case study, especially for the position of Mrs
McDonald and Mr. McBright in passing the integrated circuits while knowing that they were faulty. (K1)
Marking Criteria/Ru
ic for Subtask 1
The report submitted by each student shall be graded using the marking criteria below.
Elements Maximum Marks Obtained Marks
Report structure and contents of executive summary 4
Quality of introduction and conclusion 4
Analysis - Interpretation of the ethical dilemma 5
- Use of ethical philosophies or approaches and
models
8
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- Appropriate application of the ACS Code of
Ethics
8
- Appropriate application of ethical decision-
making approaches
8
- Demonstration of understanding of practical and
cognitive approaches used to manage
employees in collaborative and global work
environment.
8
Writing skills – spelling/grammar accuracy, ease of reading,
use of signposting
5
Total Marks 50
Weighted Total [7.5%]
Subtask 2: Using the SFIA 6 to Develop a Career Plan for Classroom/Career Transition
Percentage Value of Task: 7.5%
Minimum Time Expectation: 10 hours

The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) is one of the frameworks developed to guide professionals or aspiring
professionals and employers in the Information and Communications Technologies (ICT). Employers can match the skills
of an applicant for a job to the skills needed to fill a specific vacancy in the business, and (prospective) job seekers can use
the SFIA to build their skills for their aspired employment.

A main objective for an average student is how to become a professional. Therefore, knowing and em
acing the set of
skills, knowledge and competencies needed for the aspiring careers is foremost important. The objective of this assignment
is to motivate students to achieve that. SFIA is developed and managed by SFIA Foundation, which is a global not-for-profit
organization headquartered in the United Kingdom. SFIA Version 6 (aka SFIA 6), released on 1st July 2015, has seven
levels of responsibilities, and there are a number of skills for each level of responsibility. An overview of SFIA 6 can be
downloaded by clicking here. The website address is also provided under the section Resources in this document.
Task: investigate the SFIA 6 framework, and apply it to develop a career plan to prepare you for your transition into the IT
profession upon your graduation. First, identity and specify which of the seven SFIA 6 responsibility levels whose skills your
developed career plan seeks to achieve.
Marking Criteria/Ru
ic for Subtask 2
The report submitted by each student shall be graded using the marking criteria below.
Elements Maximum
Marks
Obtained
Marks
Report structure and contents of executive summary 5
Quality of introduction and conclusion 5
Analysis - Reflective interpretation of SFIA 6 5
https:
www.sfia-online.org/en/sfia-6/framework-summary/view
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- Selection and justification of responsibility level in SFIA 6 5
- Justification of how each of the skill set required in the
selected responsibility level in SFIA 6 is acquired or to be
acquired. This must include your career development
timeline with milestones.
20
Choice and use of resources, referencing accuracy and style 5
Writing skills – spelling/grammar accuracy, ease of reading, use of
signposting
5
Total Marks 50
Weighted Total [7.5%]
Some Resources for the Assessment
 ACS professional code of conduct
https:
www.acs.org.au/content/dam/acs/acs-documents/ACS%20Code-of-Professional-Conduct_v2.1.pdf
 wikipedia.org/wiki/Skills_Framework_for_the_Information_Age
 https:
www.sfia-online.org/en/sfia-6/framework-summary/view
 At least three additional resources, which are not website links, should be used in the preparation of your report.
Submission
Please clarify this with your lecturer. Submit your report at the assessment section of Moodle LMS. Refer to the Course
Description for information regarding late submission of assignments, extensions, special consideration, and plagiarism.
Note that all academic regulations can be accessed via the university’s website especially statutes 5.3 and 6.1, url:
http:
federation.edu.au/staff/governance/legal/feduni-legislation/feduni-statutes-and-regulations
Feedback
Each lecturer will mark and grade the submissions from students, and provide feedback to students thereafter,
and as soon as possible. Feedback will be given to students via email, in the marked submissions returned to
students, or online, or any combinations thereof.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is the presentation of the expressed thought or work of another person as though it is one's own
without