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Foundations of Information Systems

Check Your Understanding Questions

Foundations of Information SystemsCheck Your Understanding Questions

1 .
What is systems thinking and how can it be useful in ethical decision-making?
2 .
What are the three pillars of sustainability in information systems?
3 .
Explain the requirements a work needs to meet to gain copyright protection.
4 .
Describe the role of the World Intellectual Property Organization.
5 .
Why are trademarks important in the information systems industry?
6 .
How can algorithmic bias be mitigated when developing AI systems?
7 .
Why is explainability important for ethical AI systems?
8 .
What role does multistakeholder collaboration play in ethical AI governance?
9 .
How does robust data governance help uphold patient privacy in health-care information systems?
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