The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Chapter 9 The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Computer History Manual Calculators Mechanical Calculators Computer Prototypes Generations of Computers Personal Computers Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Manual Calculators Figure 9-1 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Manual Calculators Napier’s Bones (left) evolved into the slide rule (right). Figure 9-2 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Mechanical Calculators Figure 9-3 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Computer Prototypes Figure 9-4 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Generations of Computers UNIVAC First-generation computers Second-generation computers Figures 9-6 and 9-7 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Generations of Computers Third-generation computers Fourth-generation computers Figure 9-8, 9-9 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Personal Computers MITS Altair Apple I / Apple II VisiCalc Figure 9-10, 9-11 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

The Computer and IT Industries Industry Overview Economic Factors Product Development Market Share Marketing Channels Industry Regulation Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Industry Overview Computer industry Information technology industry Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Industry Overview Dot coms Silicon Valley Outsourcing Offshoring Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Economic Factors The IT industry is dynamic, prosperous, and economically beneficial, even though the Dot com bubble burst Population growth along with theInternet has contributed to business globalization Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Product Development Figure 9-19 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Market Share Figure 9-21 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Market Share Companies are classified into market tiers Figure 9-22 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Marketing Channels Figure 9-23 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Marketing Channels At Dell’s Web site, customers can order a custom-built computer by simply clicking to add various hardware options. Figure 9-24 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Marketing Channels Value-added resellers (VARs) Consumers can benefit from a variety of channels Channel conflict Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Industry Regulation Some aspects regulated by government agencies Most IT industry leadersoppose further regulation Figure 9-25 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Careers for Computer Professionals Jobs Education and Certification Job Hunting Basics Resumes and Web Portfolios Job Listings Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Jobs Information Systems department Chief Information Officer Systems Analyst Computer Programmer Security Specialist Database Administrator Network Specialist/Administrator Computer Operator Technical Support Specialist Web site designer Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Jobs Outside the IS department Technical Writer Computer Salesperson Quality Assurance Specialist Computer Engineer Manufacturing Technician Be willing to train and retrain as new skills are needed to work with emerging technologies Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Jobs Contract workers Telecommuting Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Education and Certification Computer engineering Computer science Information systems Information technology Software engineering The Peterson’s Web site is a comprehensive resource for educational services www.petersons.com Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Education and Certification Certificates of completion are available to students who successfully complete one or more courses on a specified topic A certification exam is an objective test that verifies your level of knowledge General computer knowledge Software applications Database administration Networking Computer hardware Computer security Figure 9-31 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Resumes and Web Portfolios Multimedia presentations Personal Web site Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Professional Ethics Ethics Basics IT Ethics Ethical Decision Making Whistleblowing Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Ethics Basics Professional ethics Laws try to promote ethical behavior Ethical values apply to any career field Ethical decisions can vary from one field to another Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics IT Ethics Some situations require computer professionals make ethical decisions Figure 9-39 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics IT Ethics Confidentiality Personal activities Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics IT Ethics Security Software test cycles Responsibility for user’s actions? Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Whistleblowing What is it? What happens to them? Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Whistleblowing Before whistleblowing: Examine your motives Try the normal chain of command Collect evidence to back up your accusations Record events as they unfold Act ethically Be ready to accept repercussions Establish a support network Consult a lawyer Consider your strategy Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Work Area Safety and Ergonomics Radiation Risks Repetitive Stress Injuries Eye Strain Back Pain Sedentary Lifestyle Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Radiation Risks Every electronic device emits some type of radiation Figures 9-49 and 9-50 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Radiation Risks CRTs and LCD screens emit radiation Cell phones emit RF energy Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Repetitive Stress Injuries Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) Figure 9-51 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Repetitive Stress Injuries Ergonomics Figure 9-52 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Eye Strain Computer use can affect eyes Figure 9-53 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Eye Strain Use an external keyboard and mouse Adjust screen resolution Figure 9-54 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Back Pain Back pain Relax so that tense muscles don’t generate headaches and stiffness Figure 9-56 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics Sedentary Lifestyle People who live and work in digital cultures tend to spend many hours each day sitting Get up, stretch, move Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, Careers, and Ethics

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