Essentials of MIS (13th Edition)
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Chapter 4.4, Problem 1CQ1
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Ethical problem:
Yes, the Volkswagen emission cheating issue cause an ethical problem. Because they create a threat to system quality. System quality means securing one’s rights and the usage which will not affect the society.
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The Volkswagen Company were prepared with software that turned on their pollution control systems during the testing; later they disabled the system. When compared to other cars, Volkswagen car emitted nitrogen oxide at points “40 times” the federal limit...
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