Working from home poses some unique ethical challenges that a person would not normally experience in the workplace. A person may be exposed to social or environmental distractions that could lead to ethical concerns in the future, such as completing assigned work hours or performing duties other than those assigned by the employer. While everyone learns similar ethical principles early in life, applying them consistently across all aspects of life without error is challenging for an individual. The following Assignment will help you gain insight into many aspects of telecommuting including potential ethical issues.

Using your favorite search engine, research and write a 2–3-page essay identifying ethical challenges employees and employers face when telecommuting. Include any specifics such as telecommuting policy and procedures required by individuals as well as information technology requirements related to telecommuting. Cite your resources. Use APA formatting guidelines and submit your Assignment to the Unit 1 Dropbox for grading.

Unit outcomes addressed in this Assignment:

• Identify elements of information technology pertaining to ethics.
• Discuss how ethical issues influence professional practice.