A full ethics analysis — a stakeholder analysis coupled with an ethical analysis
This paper asks you to do a full ethics analysis — a stakeholder analysis coupled with an ethical analysis. The rubric can be found attached to this assignment in Canvas. Here is your topic:
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a growing area in residential, commercial, and societal pursuits. I have a particular passion for good infographics, so here’s one to get you warmed up in this direction:
The IoT is a Booming Business:
https://www.cpacanada.ca/en/news/world/2019-02-13-internet-of-things-infographic
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The technology may be ahead of the ethical and legal analyses here. Maybe the IoT needs a code of ethics? These articles argue it does …
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https://medium.com/@VIRT_EU/iot-as-an-ethical-challenge-5c6a0e50f2cb
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Writing an IoT code of ethics is WAY beyond the scope of this assignment. Instead, please pick ONE particular IoT application and subject it to a full business ethics review. There are many examples of IoT in action: video doorbells, apps that can lock or start your car, wearable worker technology, tracking of endangered species, etc. (I’ve attached some links about examples of IoT to get you thinking.)
10 Real World Applications of Internet of Things (IoT) – Explained in Videos
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https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ibm-watson-iot-wants-to-improve-field-worker-safety-with-wearables-but-could-it-backfire/
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https://wisdom.nec.com/en/collaboration/2018090701/index.html
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Just ONE IoT application, please, so choose wisely. You have only one limitation in the IoT you choose: NO VEHICLES (cars, buses, etc.). I want you to pick a different IoT technology than autonomous vehicles — drones are fine, but no passenger vehicle IoT please. (I just need a break from reading about them!). Other than that one limitation, the world of IoT is yours to explore.
Be sure to:
1. Describe the ONE IoT technology you’re analyzing (use references)
2. Identify, describe, prioritize, and discuss stakeholders of this ONE technology (don’t forget to justify with reasoning and evidence);
3. Fully apply at least one ethical framework (two is better) to this technology (cite sources); and
4. Make and describe recommendations for the ethical use of this technology in American society that tie to your analysis.
