F0N0 35
UNIT TITLE:
Professional Issues in
Computing
Outcome 3,4,5
Assessment
Team Name Computing Networking
Sector Name Business, Computing and Land
Based
Professional Issues in Computing (F0N0 35)
Assessment Instructions
The assessment is a supervised open book assessment based on a case study.
You must write a report of approximately 2,000 words that covers the requirements of Outcome 3, 4 and 5.
The report should be word processed and presented in an appropriate format for a professional report.
All sources used should be referenced correctly in a bibliography.
A word count should be displayed on the front page of the report.
Ensure that your name and class code appear on each page and that the pages are numbered.
The report should be submitted through the Turnitin Link.
Professional Issues in Computing (F0N0 35)
Your Task
You have been employed by Hi-Electricals Ltd as a Consultant and have been asked to produce a report for the management team.
In this report to the management, you must research, describe and address the following concerns:
1. The management, recognising the importance of IT to their expanded organization, is about to add a Director responsible for all of the computing and associated areas. Suggest a suitable structure for this Computing Department taking into account organisational structures recommended by the
Professional Computing institutions. Use a diagram to show the responsibility relationships that you are recommending.
2. Provide an accurate and clear evaluation of three pieces of legislation you have identified as relevant for the organisation from situations described in the case study. Describe the effects on the organisation itself, specific employees and other individuals if they do not comply with these pieces of legislation.
3. Design a code of conduct that could be used by the management. Describe the main parts of