...COMPARING CODES OF ETHICS 1 Comparing Codes of Ethics Kirsten Price Counseling 6306: Ethics and Legal Issues Walden University Comparing Codes of Ethics The mental health counseling profession is guided by basic ethical guidelines that outline legal and moral responsibilities. Professional standards are necessary for counselors to understand the implications of their actions and behavior in the field. Good intentions do not guarantee appropriate practice. The American Mental Health Counselors’ Association (AMHCA) and American Counseling Association (ACA) provide standards for education and training counselors to better understand their role and provide oversight of ethical and legal issues commonly experienced by counselors on a day to day basis. Similarities between AMHCA and ACA Codes of Ethics The spirit and commitment to competent application of counseling procedure and professional courtesy is the underlying theme shared by the principles and guidelines of the AMHCA and ACA ethical codes. The ACA standards in Section A regarding the Counseling Relationship explore the counselor’s relationship to the client in regards to sensitivity and the mission to safeguard the client from harm during counseling process. (ACA 2014) The AMHCA principle under I.A.1 “Primary Responsibility”, also addresses the overall goal of counselors to look out for client welfare by following appropriate process and procedure. (AMHCA 2010). Differences...
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...Michelle Ilyayev 2/04/2014 Assessment and counseling EDU-6262 Each of the sanctioning bodies for Clinical Mental Health Counseling professionals clearly espouse their own guidelines, procedures, and professional standards. These ethical codes clearly delineate the standards by which Clinical Mental Health professionals must administer assessment tasks and tools. Mental Health Counselors must utilize the most appropriate assessment test and measures available. Statistical validity, reliability, and generalizability must be ensured when ever possible. Assessment tests are performed from strength based perspective that incorporates all of each client’s unique personal attributes and characteristics. We must conduct thorough interviews before deciding which test we administer. Counselors have the ultimate responsibility in choosing which assessment test they are using and why. Professional protocol is be adhered to the highest extent possible at all times. When writing reports and sharing them with clients and interdisciplinary colleagues, professional jargon should be kept at a minimum. The written documentation pertaining to the assessment process must be understandable to all, especially the client. Evidence Based Practice must be supported by written explanation as to why one test was used over another. Counselors have a professional and ethical responsibility to be trained...
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...A Comparison of the Codes of Ethics The Alabama Educator Code of Ethics and the University of North Alabama’s Code of Ethics Professional Dispositions both focus on many of the same core values. There are nine standards in the Alabama Educator COE and seven dispositions in UNA’s COE. Standard 1 and Disposition 1 both advocate having a commitment to professional standards. While UNA’s COE simply states that an educator should have a commitment to professionalism and ethical standards and leaves the interpretation of this up to the educator, the Alabama Educator COE goes more in depth. Standard 2 focuses on trustworthiness, and Standard 3 concentrates on unlawful acts. Standard 5 states that an educator should refrain from the use of alcohol and tobacco products and never use illegal drugs. Standard 4 and Disposition 5 both address respecting the differences of students. They both state that an educator should not discriminate by race, gender, religion, or disability. Both also encourage educators to provide challenging, equitable learning opportunities for all students. Both the Alabama Educator COE and UNA’s COE promote collaboration, but the UNA’s COE is more comprehensive in its description. Both Disposition 6 and Disposition 7 address collaboration; Disposition 6 focuses on working with family and community members, and Disposition 7 focuses on working with other educators. The Alabama Educator COE only mentions collaboration in standard one. One big variation...
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...Comparing and Contrasting the Code of Ethics Aquila' Mahdi Counseling 501 Liberty University February 26, 2012 Dr. S. Sadik Abstract This paper will attempt to examine the code of ethics from the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). It will take a look at the differences and similarities shared between the two organizations, respectfully. It will examine confidentiality, dual roles and sexual intimacies. Comparing and Contrasting the Code of Ethics This paper will attempt to examine the code of ethics from the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). It will take a look at the differences and similarities shared between the two organizations, respectfully. It will examine confidentiality, dual roles and sexual intimacies. Establishing trust between the client and therapist is crucial in developing a relationship within the therapeutic structure. In the role of counselor, it is imperative that confidential information shared by the client isn’t divulged outside of the confines of therapy unless the client has given the therapist permission to do so. The only exception in which a therapist can break the client-therapist confidentiality is within the context of the law. It is important for a therapist to discuss confidentiality and its limitations within the initial consult of therapy. When counseling a family or more than one person during a...
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...Ethics is defined as "the rules or standards governing the conduct of a person or the members of a profession" and also "the moral fitness in a decision or action" Ethical decisions and moral decisions influenced by every person’s ethical code, the ethical code of their profession and further on of their society as a whole. Without knowledge of ethics, criminal justice professionals may be naïve about moral issues occurring within the criminal justice system. The study of ethics helps criminal justice professionals quickly recognize the ethical consequences of various actions and the moral principles involved. Within the criminal justice system, ethics is germane to most management and policy decisions relating to punishment and is the rationale used in making these decisions, such as whether to rehabilitate, deter, or impose just deserts. (Springer, 1995) The criminal justice system comprises professionals who exercise power and authority over others and who in some cases are authorized to use force and physical coercion against them. The law, or accepted standards of behavior, imposes ethical rules and responsibilities on these professionals. It follows that professionals in the criminal justice system must be aware of ethical standards in carrying out their functions. Ethics is crucial in decisions involving discretion, force, and due process, because criminal justice professionals can be tempted to abuse their powers. (Springer, 1995) Ethics is reflected usually in how...
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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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...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 variances, which are deviations from plans. For example, managers of the Starbucks store evaluate the effectiveness of its advertising plan by comparing the increase in revenue and profits to the increase in advertising. Based on their evaluation, managers at Starbucks make corrections and revisions to their plans. 2) ETHICS IN ACCOUNTING References Cristina,...
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...Code of Ethics Comparison Abstract This paper is a comparison between the codes of ethics of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). This paper aims to present the similarities and differences between the two codes of ethics. There are two main sections on this paper. The first section presents the general similarities and differences of the two codes of ethics. The second section presents the similarities and differences of the two codes of ethics on three specific areas: Confidentiality, Sexual Intimacies and Informed Consent. The author used the codes of ethics of both organizations in the process of comparing and contrasting. The general comparison reveals that the codes of ethics of the two organizations apply to the same profession but they differ in the foundation upon which their codes of ethics were crafted. The comparison on three specific areas reveals similarities in contents but differ in depth and details. Introduction The code of ethics is the heart and soul of any business or professional organization. This code of ethics sets the standard to which all business or professional activities of all of its members are measured. This code is the ultimate guide on how members of the organization should act in connection with the performance of their duties and obligations. Likewise, it is the basis upon which disputes can be settled or decisions are to be made. This is the protection of each member...
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...Personal Code of Ethics Personal code of ethics is a fundamental aspect of people’s lives .In fact, this aspect has a profound association with the personality of every person because it can have negative or positive implications on people’s characteristics and ideologies. In this essay I will illustrate my personal code of ethics which predominantly has reflected positively on my philosophy of life. Respect Others Everyone has the right to select his lifestyle, ideas and even his religion .I believe that I do not have the right to create conflicts with people only because there is a significant variation in our perspectives. In fact, respecting others has extraordinary implications on any society. For instance, the democracy in the USA which is based on respecting others ideas had reflected positively on the political surrounding. By contrast, most governments in Arabian countries are committed to exclude anyone who has different perspective comparing to the government’s perspective. The concept of respecting others is the key of a successful and a professional life. Honesty One of the focal ideologies which allows a society to work professionally is honesty. Lying in order to hide information often creates detrimental results rather than solving problems. Honesty is not only a word, it is in fact a fundamental requirement for every person .This because a person without honesty is like a day without sunshine. Quality of Work: In order to accomplish a high quality...
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...Contact UsIf you have a physical location, provide brief directional information, such as highways or landmarks:[Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] Phone: [Telephone]Email: [Email address]Web: [Web address] | | [Company Name][Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] | | | | | Ethical Issues when researching in health and social care | | | [Company Name][Subtitle] | | Table of ContentsOverview of Programs 1Getting Started 2What to Include 2Focus on What You Do Best 2Don’t Forget the Mission 3Make It Your Own 4Customize in Almost No Time 4Make It Picture Perfect 4Our Products and Services 5 | | | | | | | Why should ethical issues be followed and why are they important? Ethics issues in research are important because they should be considered in order to protect the safety of those involved in the study. In this way, a participant’s information will not be shared to anyone and will be kept confidential. The ethical issues should be followed so that it doesn’t harm a person nor do they become in danger. For example: There is a danger that in the rush to produce new drugs and achieve profits. Ethical corners may be cut. If company profits are in conflict with ethical protocols, there is a temptation to cross the ethical line. Why should ethical issues be followed and why are they important? Ethics issues in research are important because they should be considered...
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...this earth for their own specific purpose. Some people are destined to be an influence and do great things, while others are here solely to be cogs in the clock that keeps the world turning. Regardless on where one stands in relationship to their fellow man, we all have been charged with civic and moral obligations to those in our inner most circles of friends and family, as well as to our employers. After living approximately a quarter of my life, I believe that I have discovered these duties and moral obligations. They can be found in my religion as a Christian as well as in the Boy Scout law. In attempts to find linearity between different ethical view points and my beliefs, Jane English’s theories about families, and Kant’s virtue ethics can be compared to my moral guidelines. Through the years, some friends choose to come and go as they please, where as others will stay by your side no matter what. Your family will stay with you for life; you did not ask for it, and perhaps they did not ask for you. No matter who you have by your side, it is to these people who you should have the most obligations to. To begin, looking to religion under the Ten Commandments, we see the first commandment instructing a moral obligation to our family: “Honor thy mother and thy father.” This first commandment allows for a number of different circumstances where it may be applicable. When referring to mothers and fathers, sometimes the real mother and father may not always be around...
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...a 350- to 700-word essay comparing the similarities and differences between virtue theory, utilitarianism, and deontological ethics. Include the following in your essay: • A description of the differences in how each theory addresses ethics and morality • A personal experience to explain the relationship between virtue, values, and moral concepts as they relate to one of the three theories . There are ethical lenses which include virtue theory, utilitarian and deontological theory. Virtue theory is dealing mainly with the character of a person. This theory emphasizes one’s character not he obligations or duties that are expected of them. Virtues are qualities that virtually morally good and desirable in a person. Utilitarian usually answers the question “What one ought to do in a situation.” A utilitarian may answer this question with the statement that individual should do whatever is the greater good for everyone involved. Utilitarian often involves accessing the consequences of one’s actions and what will resolve in the best interest of all involved. Deontological theory relates to ethics as a duty rather than a moral responsibility. When describing the deontology theory one must wonder is there a difference when considering what is morally and is this not your duty to do such When discussing the difference between ethics and mortality can be a quite confusing for people to clarified the difference or the similarities. Ethics refers to understanding and...
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...PERSONAL VALUES AND ETHICAL DECISION MAKING Values Ive worked many years and have never gave much thought to the decision that I’ve made, in fact during my lifetime Ive never considered the role that values plays in the decision making process. I assumed ageing was the reason for my increased decision making prowess. I was mistaken in my thinking just as I was mistaken in my views on the nursing profession. Values are the beliefs that peoples in a society embrace. It guides their action, defines what is right or wrong, gives them something to strive for and generally makes them feel good about themselves when they adhere to them. Everyone has values, they don’t always conform to society’s norms but they are there and evolving within the human mind. Values play an important part in the decision-making process. For a human to make a decision they must first think, how is it going to affect my values? Will it be positive or damaging? Will it change the way my peer view me? These are all example of what goes through the mine when a decision has to be made. Most of the time this process is made without very much consideration. In fact Nightingale (2008) states that most of the decision making process is done unconsciously. Over years I have cultivated many values, however honest is the value that I cherish the most. It is the single most important adjective in my life. It s accentuates all that is good within me and within the society that we live in. ...
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...OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 1.1 Outline the steps involved in Benchmarking. Introduction Benchmarking is the process of measuring an organisation’s internal processes then identifying, understanding and adapting outstanding practices from other organisations considered to be best – in – class. The essence of benchmarking is the process of borrowing ideas and adapting them to gain competitive advantage. It is a tool for continuous improvement, for e.g the Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative reform initiatives and maintains links with other organisations at national and international levels, 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...
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...Business Ethics/Social Responsibility/Environmental Sustainability “Business ethics can be defined as principles of conduct within organizations that guide decision making and behavior. Good business ethics is a prerequisite for good strategic management” (David, 2011, p. 311). Business ethics are unique to every company. The rules and regulations established by the company explaining, who, what, when and how a company expects their employees, customers, and vendors to conduct themselves while employed or doing business with the company. An employer’s code of ethics has to be a living document due to ever changing times that we live in, as new technologies are developed or as Federal regulations change. No one in the company is exempt from the code of ethics they are applicable to everyone from the top down. The code of business ethics can be described as “a document that provides behavioral guidelines that cover daily activities and decisions within an organization” (David, 2011, p. 313). In this case study, a comparison of McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) and Starbucks’ Standards of Business Conduct will be conducted and analyzed. From the beginning, it is apparent that MCD and Starbucks have different views about what the Standards of Business Conduct means within their companies. MCD states that “the Standards of Business Conduct give us guidance and direct us to resources to help us make the right decision” (MCD, 2013, p. 8). While Starbucks states, “The...
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