Homework due for November 4, 2008

Now that we have looked at some negative aspects of IT (hacking, viruses, etc.) and some legislation to protect users it is now time to study how computers affect society. Please read the sections on Information Systems and Society on pages 178-181 and answer the following questions:

Pgs. 178-179

1. What is a teleworker? (2 pts)
2. What is the advantagee of teleworking? (3 pts)
3. Summarize (in your own words) the way an information system affects how supermarkets operate? (4 pts)
4. How have banks been affected by computerized information systems? (3pts)
   

Pgs. 180-181:

1. Write a 4-6 line summary (in your own words) for each of the 3 subheadings: Economic Effects, Social Effects, and Environmental Effects of IT. (4 pts each)
2. Answer 2 of the questions raised under the legal, ethical & moral effects section, giving your opinion on each. (4 pts each)

Good luck.