Why might Computer Science not be considered a profession
As a starting point, consider answering a subset of the following questions:
Why might Computer Science not be considered a profession?
What exactly is our discipline? In this respect, doctors and lawyers have it easy.
What should we call ourselves? Yes, it is this fundamental – see comment about doctors and lawyers above.
What is your perspective on the professionalization of this discipline?
Is what we do more than just a job?
Where do you think we should be heading with respect to professionalism?
If you were to assume our discipline was to professionalize, it would be necessary to codify what is obligatory and what is prohibited as a professional. This would normally be done through the mandatory adoption of a code of ethics. Is the CIPS Code of Ethics sufficient?
Can you envision being bound by a “universal” code regardless of where you were employed? What challenges might exist with respect to enforcement? Would you want to work in a professionalized environment that effectively enforced these codes?
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