Answer to Question #197780 in Sociology for Jean Claude

Question

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Question 3

a) Sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexually-determined behavior that includes demand or request for sexual favors, physical contact, sexually colored remarks, pornography display, and any other verbal, physical, or non- 3 verbal conduct that is of a sexual nature. Briefly explain the concept of third-party harassment. AP(5 Mark

b) Computer ethics can be referred to as a branch of practical philosophy that deals with how computing professionals make decisions regarding professional and social conduct. Using concrete examples, discuss at least two aims of computer ethics. EV(5 Marks)

c) Loyalty does not mean covering up your supervisor for his serious wrongdoings. A whistle-blower may be considered as loyal to the company when he/she blows the whistle on a fellow employee who is stealing from or otherwise harming the company. Examine at least three causes of internal whistle-blowing. AP(10 Marks) Total Marks: 20 

Answer 1

a) Third-party sexual harassment is a form of workplace sexual harassment. The person harassing the employee, though, is not a coworker or boss. Employers have less control over these third parties than over their employees.

b) The aims of computer ethics are to firstly to ensure the privacy and safety of the computer users. To helps people use the computer in the right ways. To guarantee that the works that done by someone did not declare by other people.

c) Among the individual reasons for whistleblowing are the considerations of protecting and gaining interests. Organizational reasons include business ethics and the expectation of subsequent promotion. Social reasons encompass social benefits, social justice, and religious belief.