...Profession Code of Ethics Comparison As a social work student, we are provided with the foundational education necessary to succeed in our profession. The National Association of Social Work (NASW) Code of Ethics is the most significant publication because it “is intended to serve as a guide to the everyday professional conduct of social workers” (NASW Code of Ethics, 2017). For this assignment, we are charged with exploring other professional codes of ethics to gain a better understanding of how they may be similar or differ from one another. Therefore, I choose to explore the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics with the intention of conducting a comparison analysis of both documents. First, the NASW Code of Ethics clearly...
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...It is quite important for any entity to adhere to the set code of conduct. This is usually the expected level of behavior of members of that particular institution as they go about their daily duties or studies. Certified management accountant body has a set code of conduct which the members are expected to abide to. Similarly, Navarro College has its own students’ code of conduct which the students are supposed to observe; failure to which the breach of the code of conduct may accrue severe punishment in accordance with the institutional policies. To begin with, certified accountant body emphasizes on integrity (IMA code of conduct). This means that the certified accountants are expected to be in their best behavior as far as organizational policies are concerned. Navarro College also expects the students to remain worthwhile students by complying with the dressing code for instance. A decent mode of dressing enhances the students’ integrity and virtues. Misconduct is punishable in both codes of conducts. Navarro College sanctions behaviors deemed as misconduct; in equal measure, one of the core provisions of the certified accountants’ body is competence; failure to live to these competence standards may fall under negligence which is punishable through disciplinary sanctions. Yet another accountants’ code of conduct pillar is credibility. The members should show respect and adhere to the professional credibility provisions; In Navarro College, students should remain committed...
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...Running Head: Ethics Code Ethics Code of Comparison Paper COUN 501-B13 January 29, 2012 Abstract The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) was established to exceed the mark of professional counseling as a Christian counseling. The AACC is based on Christian principles with a strong biblical foundation. The AACC incorporates Psychology and theology to develop and expand effective Christian counselors. The American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics was designed to raise the bar of the counseling profession. The primary focus of the ACA Code of Ethics is based on a worldly perspective. The AACC and ACA share several similarities and differences between the two Codes of Ethics as the AACC offers the Christian perspective, while the ACA provides the worldly point of view. These two viewpoints influence ethical values and decisions as counselors. Section I: General comparison of the two codes The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and American Counseling Association (ACA) share the same goal of helping clients and ultimately striving to be phenomenal professional counselors. The American Association of Christian Counselors was created in 2004, and the American Counseling Association was established in 2005. The primary purpose of the AACC Code of Ethics is to aid and encourage the members to effectively provide extraordinary Christian counseling to their clients. In doing this, “the primary goals of...
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...Contrasting of Ethic Codes Used in Counseling GXXXXX January 26, 2013 COUN 501 – B49 LUO Liberty University Abstract Enclosed within this paper is a compendium of the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics (2005) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) Code of Ethics (2004) which are two forms of ethics codes that professional counselors frequently use. It is the aim of this document to not only supply the reader with some basic information about these two formalized sets of guidelines, but also to show the similarities that they have with each other as well as their distinct differences. In addition, aspects of colleague relationships, the counseling profession’s relationship to society, and client protection are also highlighted in a compare and contrast framework that offers its reader an increased understanding the unique specialties that each has to offer. Keywords: ACA Code of Ethics, 2005, the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) Code of Ethics, colleague relationships, professional counseling’s relationship to society, client protection Contrasting of Ethic Codes Used in Counseling Many human beings, at one time or another, have come to places in their lives where the administration of wise counsel has been an invaluable aid in helping them regain their equilibrium. But, since the delivery of these counseling services are provided by other human beings who also have the potential to live just as ineffectively...
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...January 1984 Revised, March 1987 Revised, October 1990 Revised, 1996 Revised, March 2000 C:\Cris-Temp_file\ACRC-2006\Code of Ethics\ACRC Code & Manual.doc 1 PREFACE The need for an alternative democratic system of self-regulation in the advertising industry became apparent in the early 1970s when the Marcos administration sought to impose controls on media use, including on advertising, through the Mass Media Council. Through the efforts of advertising industry leaders, the Mass Media Council eventually gave way to a Council of Advertising, Public Relations, Research and Sales Promotion chaired by respected advertising practitioner Francisco Floro. This Advertising Council, in turn, created a sub-committee composed of representatives from the Association of Philippine Advertising Agencies, the Cinema Advertising Association of the Philippines, Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas, Lapian ng mga Adbertaysing Praktisyoners na Pilipino sa Ikauunlad ng Sambayanan, the Outdoor Advertising Association of the Philippines, the Philippine Association of National Advertisers, the Print Media Organization, the Office of Civil Relations, Institute of Mass Communications, and the consumer sector. The sub-committee under the chairmanship of Lyle K. Little, undertook the drafting of a Code of Ethics for the advertising industry. After 15 months of preparation, the Code...
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...Comparing Codes of Ethics Comparing Codes of Ethics The similarities between the ACA and the AMHCA code of ethics, they both providing training, guidance, and direction in making ethic decisions for their members (ACA, 2005) (AMHCA, 2010). The ACA and AMHCA codes of ethics cover a wide range of ethical and professional situations common to the practicing professional. An example of not having the correct training in multicultural counseling is in the case study of “Allison: The Case of the Well-Meaning Feminist”. Allison, a 28 year old student was counseling Carmen, 19- years old Latina, did not understand the Latina cultural. If Allison would of have training on the Latina cultural, she would have understood the importance that Carmen’s father plays a significant role in the family (Herlihy & Corey, 2006). The other similarity is the commitment of students, employee, and supervisory relationships. The commitment of students, employee, and supervisory relationships are similar in both codes of ethics emphasizing that it is unethical to engage in any relationships (ACA, 2005) (AMHCA, 2010). I have seen this first hand, where I used to work they did not like management having any relationship with employees. It could have cause friction between employees and management. Differences in Codes of Ethic Although, there are similarities between the ACA and the AMHAC codes of ethics there are some distinct between the two. One of the most noticeable is the difference...
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...so as to keep track of latest development in public management practices. BENCHMARKING CONCEPT Benchmarking is a way to go backstage and watch another company’s performance from the wings where all stage tricks and realignments are visible. This can be illustrated as follows: What is our performance level? How do we do it? What are others performance levels? How did they get there? Creative Adaptation Adapted from the Benchmarking Concept : Institute of Industrial Engineers (Page 208), 1995. Breakthrough Performance Benchmarking involves setting standards for business operations based on the best practice that can be found. For example, a business targeting rapid and significant growth may choose comparisons with an established market leader. The term “benchmarking” emerged when the idea took ground in US during 1980s when Xerox, Ford and Motorola became the pioneers of benchmarking in USA. Robert Camp, the Logistics engineer who initiated Xerox’s benchmarking program and who is generally regarded as the Guru of the benchmarking movement, defines it: “Benchmarking is the search for industry best practices that lead to superior performance”. STEPS INVOLVED IN BENCHMARKING WHAT SHOULD BE BENCHMARKED? HOW IS THE...
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... The purpose of this document is to present to nurses and nursing students a comparison of The American Nursing Association Code of Ethics for Nurses to the University of Phoenix General Student Responsibilities. The American Nursing Association Code of Ethics sets guidelines on how a nurse should practice nursing. The ANA code of ethics has nine provisions. The University of Phoenix Code of Student Responsibilities also has guidelines for its students to follow. The purpose of University of Phoenix codes is to help students become successful at achieving their academic goals. The University of Phoenix has 12 codes for its students to abide by. I have chosen two codes from the ANA code of ethics to compare to two similar codes from University of Phoenix Student Responsibilities. Comparisons will be made regarding confidentiality, privacy, accountability, responsibility, and reporting questionable and impaired practice. Codes of ethics help us to make prudent decisions now and in the future. As professional adults, one has a great deal of responsibilities. As a student at the University of Phoenix and a nurse I have to use my own judgment and make my own decisions. I ask for help when ever in doubt of an assignment at school or at work. I always ask questions to an upper authority figure such as my instructor at school or a supervisor at work. The University of Phoenix code of student responsibility states (2006), “Accept responsibility and accountability...
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...the International Business Ethics Gabriela Dubcová* ABSTRACT The ethics triangle: national law, culture and political economic system. Key factors of current ethics issues in an international environment. The most visible changes in environment dimensions. Principles of international business ethics. Current ethics challenges in international environment. Common issues of the international business ethics. Comparison of ethical standards in different cultures. Accelerating development of globalization and assimilation between Europe and the USA. Differences between Europe, the United States and Asia in the business ethics perspective. Development processes of global business ethics. Levels of global business ethic level. Principle of normative guidelines for business conduct of multinational corporations. Current functioning of institution engaged in the international business ethics. Key words: The ethics triangle; Current ethics issues; International business ethics; Ethical standards; Global business ethics; Institution engaged in the International Business Ethics. JEL classification: K2, M1 Introduction The present economic situation in the globalized world generates very efficient processes in international companies with large profits for managers but with a relevant risk in economic and noneconomic ambit to eliminate any negative impacts of the crisis from one country to another. In this case, it is necessary to enact and apply ethics principles in international...
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...consumers, one wants to be reassured that when we do purchase products from these companies that manufacturers will always remain respectful and empathic with issues that arise, have the consumers best interest at heart, and more importantly is the company ethically sound about decision making, and do they hold veracity when it comes to the reliability of their company. One could ask what is ethics and conduct? Ethics is depicted as, “rules of behavior that is based on ideas about what is morally good and bad,” (Merriam-Webster, 2014). Conduct is described as, “ a mode or standard of personal behavior especially based on moral principles,” (Merriam-Webster, 2014). Companies hold a Code of Ethics and Conduct to “guide and reference its employees on how the business should be operated. It also clarifies an organization's mission, values and principles, linking them with standards of professional conduct,” (Ethics Resource Center, 2009). Throughout this paper we will observe the Code of Ethics and Conduct of three major companies, AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint Wireless, and compare each code to the determination and drive these companies have behind pleasing their patrons. Key Issues Critical for Success Modern day wireless phones companies have expanded past exclusively manufacturing and selling wireless phone products. AT&T is one major wireless company that has expanded their ventures, and now in addition to selling wireless phone products they sell mobile broadband...
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...Table of content 1. Introduction………………………………………………………………………….……...3 2. Organization and business environment overview………………………………….….3 3. Code of Ethics Beiersdorf AG…………………………………………………….………3 4. Code of Ethics Procter & Gamble...…………………………………………….………..5 5. Code of Ethics related business issues in comparison………………………………..7 6. Summary………………………………………………..…………………………………..8 1. Introduction This paper is presented as the option B term paper for the Business Ethics elective course within the MBA program. The goal is to give an overview and an analysis of the codified Codes of Ethics of two major companies within the business field of consumer goods. The respective companies will be the Beiersdorf AG as the requested German example and actor in this field and Procter & Gamble as the world leading competitor in this area of business. The term paper will be structured in the following way. First the aim is to give a brief overview about the companies in question and the area they are doing business in. In a second step the Codes of Ethics of both enterprises will be analyzed using the framework and criteria for an effective Code of ethics which were presented in class. Thirdly, the aim is to give a personal opinion on the presented facts and compare the companies in their approach. The paper is going to be concluded with the presentation on historical and current issues of ethical questions which are applicable for Beiersdorf and P&G. 2. Organization and business...
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...Analysis of Ethical Corporate Culture between 2013 and 2015 Group 6: Michelle Delgado Lok Sum Lydia Fung Chau Nguyen ACCT 415 Dr. James Gong 5/14/2015 Executive Summary In business, leaders, managers, and employees face conflicting incentives, messages and pressures from multiple stakeholders. Conflict of interest is said to occur when a professional’s self interest offers an incentive that mitigates his or her judgment against the best interest of the corporation or its customers. In turn, most professionals are unaware of their unethical progression because they are blindsided by internal motivation and expectations. It has been proclaimed that the most important job of the board of directors is hiring the right CEO, causing most boards to fail to notice unethical behavior in someone they do not wish or expect to find it. In fact, research suggests that it is usually difficult to report wrongdoing in an organization because most employees believe the same and fear retaliation, rejection, or disbelief from corporate leaders. Ethical principles will often offer advice for procedures and norms that can reinstate ethical concerns before unforeseen behavior damages an enterprises culture or reputation. In general, ethical systems are designed to improve the ethical behavior within an organization. To do so requires examining the interaction of many factors and forces in a working environment - which were investigated (analyzed) in this report. Executives...
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...1) Performance and Readability: A Comparison of Annual Reports of Profitable and Unprofitable Corporations By combining both narrative data and quantitative information, annual reports convey information te decision makers, in addition te meeting the disclosure requirements imposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Stockholders and professional analysts examine the report for the corporation's year-end financial information, for m^or developments ofthe past year, and for planned activities for the coming years. References Subramanian, R., Insley, R., & Blackwell, R. (1993). Performance and Readability: A Comparison of Annual Reports of Profitable and Unprofitable Corporations. Journal of Business Communication, 30(1), 49-61. A budget is a quantitative expression of a plan of action. The Starbucks store expresses its plan for product growth and improved marketing through revenue and advertising budgets. Budgets also help to coordinate and implement plans. They are the chief devices for disciplining management planning. Without budgets, planning may not get the front-and-center focus that it usually deserves. Introduction to Management Accounting: Chapters 1-17, Fourteenth Edition, by Charles T. Horngren, Gary L. Sundem, William O. Stratton, David Burgstahler, and Jeff Schatzberg. Published by Prentice Hall. Copyright © 2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Performance reports provide feedback by comparing results with plans and by highlighting...
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...Of A Business Code Of Ethics YourFirstName YourLastName University title Introduction A chief executive officer cannot simply make the decision that is best for her without considering the interests of other employees, stockholders, customers, suppliers, creditors, and so forth. Integrity is the cornerstone of ethical business practices. Failure to build a business on integrity carries costs. For example, deceptive business practices may harm a company's standing in the community, decrease employee productivity, reduce customer loyalty, build resentment among employees, increase the likelihood of further unethical behavior by employees, and cause scrutiny by government agencies. Although the costs of some of these consequences are difficult to quantify, there is no doubt that they can be substantial. Evaluate chosen strategy King and Spalding is a legal firm that was founded in 1885, Atlanta. It has a total of 800 lawyers across the U.S, Europe, Asia and Middle East. Ethics Programs Companies frequently create ethics programs to establish and help maintain an ethical business environment. Some of the most common elements of ethics pro-grams at King & Spalding include written codes of ethics, employee hotlines and ethics call centers, ethics training, processes to register anonymous complaints about wrongdoing, and ethics offices. Ethics programs may include any combination of these elements. However, according to a recent survey, an ethics program with multiple...
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...**WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LIVING ETHICALLY? Ethical people are basically people who can recognize the difference between right and wrong. To me, being ethical can translate into being decisive. When you are decisive you do not waste time being in conflict, you have direction and purpose. A decisive person knows what he/she wants and fulfills it. An ethical person has a set of core values as his/her foundation and uses this to navigate life; having this sense means that you do not have to waste time being "wishy-washy" in things. So a major benefit in an ethical life is that you have a stable life and you are not in conflict with yourself. Ethical living is the philosophy of making decisions for daily life which take into account ethics and moral values, particularly with regard to consumerism, sustainability, environmentalism, wildlife and animal welfare. At present it is largely a personal choice, and not an organized social movement. Ethical living is an offshoot of sustainable living, in which the individual initially takes a series of small lifestyle changes in order to limit their effect on the environment. Making the decision to start to live ethically, can be as easy as beginning to recycle, switching off electric lights when leaving a room, buying local organic or fair-trade produce. Though many people often go further by re-using/re-cycling waste water, using renewable resources in their homes (solar panels or atmospheric water generators), giving up the...
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