...In business, all parties must maintain a strong code of ethics to operate a successful and morally sound company. It is crucial to the reputation and overall success of the business to conduct itself ethically at all levels of the organization. At the company level, it is important for management to lay a solid foundation and to lead by a clearly communicated example. Each employee should then know how to comply with the policies in place and follow outlined guidance when facing ethical dilemmas. With consistent ethical and moral confrontation, how should individuals in a company be groomed to respond to such issues? Jacob’s Ethical Dilemma After receiving praise and a monetary reward of $10,000 for work he did not complete on his own, Jacob is facing an ethical dilemma. Jacob and his colleague, Krystal, work for a small ad company in Topeka, Kansas. The five-year-old company is in need of a profit boost and sets out to score a government contract. Jacob’s personal struggle of an ill child prevents him from contributing fully to the project. Although, his colleague is responsible for the bulk of the work, Jacob is seen as the one responsible for the contract deal after delivering the presentation. The reward will certainly help with medical expenses, but Jacob realizes Krystal is more deserving of the reward than he is. By initially accepting the praise and recognition for a job well done, Jacob dismisses good ethics by using one of these rationales: 1.The behavior isn‘t really...
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...Ethics Reaction Paper Argosy University Jennifer Keeton was a counseling student at Augusta State University (ASU) who felt her constitutional rights had been violated. Miss Keeton enrolled into ASU’s Educational Counselor Program in Fall 2009 to obtain her Master’s degree and become a school counselor. Miss Keeton had voiced her religious views to many of her colleagues in and out of the classroom. She has also stated her views to her professors within many papers she has written over her two semester time frame at ASU. Miss Keeton is a Christian and she strongly defends her Christianity and condemns homosexuality because of her bible teachings. During Summer 2010, Miss Keeton was informed in order for her to remain in the school’s counseling program, she needed to complete a Remediation Plan. She would be dismissed from the counseling program if she was unable to successfully complete the programs’ Remediation Plan, which consisted of two sections. The professors informed Miss Keeton it is unethical for her to impose her values and beliefs to her clients. She was also advised it is possible for others to have views not the same as her own. The purpose of the Remediation Plan was to expose Miss Keeton to more of the gay and lesbian populations as well as improve her technical-grammatical skills. Miss Keeton’s professors wanted to ensure she had the ability to separate her personal values from her professional requirements. The Remediation Plan advised Miss Keeton her...
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...Q2 Situation Ethics is weak because it gives the decision-makers no real guidance about what they should do.” Assess this view. (15 marks) Fletcher overestimates the value of being free from rules and the constant decision making processes which this forces humans into: 'If it were the case that agape could always be fairly and accurately dealt out, then laws would be redundant. As it is there are no such guarantees, and so degree of law is necessary for human survival.' In light of Agape, Fletcher says everyone should be free to make own decisions. Situation ethics may also seem weak due to it being anarchistic, it leads to uncertainty, there is a benefit in rules and Fletcher removes uncertainty about decision making; and how he can reduce 10 commandments to just one. With situation no one knows what to do: 'The law has several vital functions, which we would be ill advised to do away with: it clarifies experience; it is the means by which society determines what a reasonable life is; it defines crime and it protects society. However, Fletcher simply says that people are more important than rules, and sometimes people's welfare must be put above legalistic priorities. Fletcher states that, 'the situationist enters into every decision making situation fully armed with the ethical maxims of his community and heritage.' This means that other rules are meant to complement the ultimate rule of agape - love. Situation ethics can be also be viewed as a strength when making...
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...Ethical Decisions Angel Embry HCS/335 September 9, 2015 University of Phoenix Ethical Decisions In an era where corporate ethics scandals make the front pages daily, companies in the U.S. have become increasingly vigilant in incorporating and enforcing ethics codes for their businesses. J. Joseph, (2000) says, “Maintaining ethical practices in your office can mean better business, happier, more stable and more secure employees, and a downstream to your community. Disregarding them can mean lawsuits, walkouts, and a generally unstable work environment. Training employees to be able to make ethical decisions should be a top priority for any company that wants to promote better business and produce results for the bottom line”. My Ethical Decision Working for a small family owned business sounds like a great place to work for many reasons. The staff is very close knit and kind, or so I thought. The company where I am currently employed was once a place I enjoyed going to everyday. I love the idea of solving and preventing consumer issues because without them, there would be no business. I take pride in my work and I make sure I put my clients first while following a code of ethics learned in life over many years. Six months into working for this company I made a discovery. The owners are stealing thousands of dollars from their clients and the staff is trained to lie and go along with it. I did not know it was happening until it was time to audit myself and do a...
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...Nursing Ethics Tomi MS Grand Canyon University NRS 437 V December 22, 2013 Personal Nursing Ethics As per the Code of Ethics every nurse is expected to practice with compassion and respect the dignity and uniqueness of every person without considering their socio economic status or disease condition. We all have our own values and beliefs as normal human beings. But when it comes to nursing profession, patient is the main focus and nurses are committed to give care that is not biased or based on nurse's own personal beliefs .A person's behavior is greatly impacted by his culture, personal experiences, education, parental behaviors and relationships. Our experiences, knowledge, values, beliefs, perceptions and judgment contribute to our personal philosophy. This personal philosophy guides every individuals behaviors and stands as an origin of encouragement. A nurse should keep in mind that every single person is unique and everyone’s personal philosophy influences his or her view of health. So it is important for a nurse to have an awareness of factors influencing his or her own worldview and develop a moral compass (Burkhardt & Nathaniel, 2008). Professional Moral Compass Moral compass is a natural feeling that makes people know what is right and wrong and how they should behave. Every human being has his own moral compass that is primarily formed by parental interactions and influences. Moral compass is driven by a person's beliefs, ambitions, values and contentment...
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...Kitchener established five moral principles that professional counselors should follow when in practice with a client. The autonomy principle can be defined as the counselor allowing the clients the freedom to choose the path taken in the therapeutic process based in their own belief system. According to Corey et al. (2003), the counselor helps develop the growth process by encouraging the client’s interest and welfare. Although the client has the right to engage or disengage in therapy as they choose, the counselor’s role is to explore those choices with the client, pointing out areas that might be harmful to them. Nonmaleficence as a moral principle refers the counselor not causing harm to the client in any way. Harm to a client can be intentional or unintentional such as abusing the therapeutic relationship for personal gain or not exploring a conversation about suicide with a client due to one’s discomfort with the topic. Practicing outside of one’s area of specialty is another way harm can be imposed on a client. It is the responsibility of the counselor to make themselves aware of how their interventions can have both seen and unforeseen consequences to the client. Consequently, beneficence states that the counselor assists the client in their personal growth through proactive measures. This should be done without the client losing their sense of autonomy or voice. The fourth principle of Kitchener’s guide to ethical decision making is justice...
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...have the authority or permission to do so. Such information to be considered “confidential” includes business contracts, financial information, internal correspondence, and any and all documentation (electronic or paper-based) that is not authorized to be disclosed to the public. Disclosure of sensitive information will lead to immediate termination and possible charges/fines (depending on the severity of the violation) as is legal under state and federal law. Employees should not take advantage of privileged information and share it with our competitors. By leaking confidential information you are threatening the well-being of the company as well as that of our clients. If left unsure of what information is considered confidential, please consult with your direct supervisor, HR Department, or Legal Team for further guidance. 2.) Proper Communication: Company X’s public communications are to be properly constructed and delivered in a clear, accurate and informative manner. All direct communications with the public should be factually correct and not misleading in any manner. Such public communications include, but are not limited to speeches, press releases, and quarterly earnings reports or other public financial sharing. Public or media requests for specific information are to be handled by the appropriate, authorized parties and responded to by said parties. Company X is legally obligated to share only information required by state and federal law. These communications should...
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...[pic] Benefits of Critical Thinking If we did more critical thinking we would be inclined to be more honest with ourselves and to admit what we don't know. We would be less afraid to say "I was wrong" and be able to learn from our mistakes. Our beliefs would really be our own, not simply passed on to us by others. We would be less easily manipulated and think more independently. Critical thinking would help us develop the ability to imaginatively put ourselves in the place of others and understand the viewpoints of others. We would develop the ability to listen with an open mind, even to a conflicting point of view. We would have the patience to think before acting. Our emotions would be less likely to cause us trouble; we would develop ways to sort through our feelings and constructively harness our emotions. We would strive for a better understanding of issues, resisting "quick fix" solutions. We would hold ourselves to high standards of thinking, and we would look for these standards in the thinking of others. We would recognize where we and others fall short of these standards. As one author has stated, "though the challenge of improving your thinking is great, no other kind of self-improvement can affect every area of your life so positively."2 some principles for ethical decision-making 1. Step back from every decision before you make it and look at it objectively. Use the above list of examples of unethical behaviours as a check-list...
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...ethical concerns of research and using the American Sociological Association code of ethics (formal guide for conducting research) identify and explain key parts of ethical research. The primary goal is the welfare and protection of the individuals and groups with whom sociologist work. You must have a personal commitment to a lifelong effort to act ethnical. Sociologist must strive to keep the highest level of competence in their work then they should be in their work. They should also be able to understand their limitations of their expertise. That they should also only take on tasks that they are qualified...
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...Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing The American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Code of Nursing Ethics, personal and societal values, and legal responsibilities all influence the way we care for our patients, treat our co-workers, and take care of ourselves. Never the less, nurses need to make a distinction between their individual values and their professional ethics when caring for their patients. The American Nurses Association’s Code of Nursing Ethics is the cornerstone for nursing practice. Even though patients can still receive quality ethical care even if the code has never been read by the nurse, enhanced and complete nursing care is given when the nursing code of ethics is followed. The nursing code of ethics, according to Lachman, 2009, is the fundamental document for nurses and it provides a social contract with the patients we serve and acts as an ethical and legal framework for nurses, especially while the nurse is taking on more multifaceted roles and is involved in more complex ethical and legal situations. In the case of 55 year old Henry, the ANA’s Code of Nursing Ethics would influence a final decision in the following ways. The final decision would not be based directly on the nurse caring for Henry, but based on a healthcare team approach. It is the nurse’s responsibility to make sure that Henry’s family is fully informed of all possible choices. First, according to Lachman, 2009, the patient is not the only one involved in the nurse’s care. The nurse...
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...Printed and bound copies may be purchased in quantity for a nominal fee from the Online Resource Catalog or by calling the ACA Distribution Center at 800.422.2648. ACA grants reproduction rights to libraries, researchers and teachers who wish to copy all or part of the contents of this document for scholarly purposes provided that no fee for the use or possession of such copies is charged to the ultimate consumer of the copies. Proper citation to ACA must be given. Introduction Counselors are often faced with situations which require sound ethical decision making ability. Determining the appropriate course to take when faced with a difficult ethical dilemma can be a challenge. To assist ACA members in meeting this challenge, the ACA Ethics Committee has developed A Practitioner's Guide to Ethical Decision Making. The intent of this document is to offer professional counselors a framework for sound ethical decision making. The following will address both guiding principles that are globally valuable in ethical decision making, and a model that professionals can utilize as they address ethical questions in their work. Moral Principles Kitchener (1984) has identified five moral principles that are viewed as the cornerstone of our ethical guidelines. Ethical guidelines can not address all situations that a counselor is forced to confront. Reviewing these ethical principles which are at the foundation of the guidelines often helps to clarify the issues involved in a given...
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...Ethics as a Government Purchase Agent john doe Organizational Behavior 311 As a purchase agent for the government we a re faced with ethical decisions on a day-to-day basis. Everything we do whether, it is as small as replenishing office supplies or evaluating a government contractor whose service is required. Ethical morals are everywhere. It is important that we understand ethics as a way of life. Just as we use personal family values Ethics must be included in the process of daily activity. So what is ethics? How can we implement ethics into our life and above all how do we keep a high ethical environment around us. Ethics involves moral issues and choices in everyday life. It is about right versus wrong, good vs. bad and the many shades of gray that exist. These and other moral implications are present in every aspect of life whether on or off the job. We have all thought about taking home some office supplies and office computers; or using credits received from accounts that you earned from your job accounts. Maybe you decided to leave early on a certain day for whatever reason. You may have been offered tickets to a game for everyone in the office. While you think about accepting those tickets think of this; you probably just stepped over an ethics boundary that can and will cost you job! Although it may seem harmless, but this is where Ethics is as important as any other Value or Trait that Department of Defense employees and Government officials must comply...
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...Decision Making Models Traci Borden BSHS/335 ETHICS & VALUES IN THE HS PROFESSION 4/23/2014 Teela Carmack Decision Making Models In the Human Service Profession, a human service worker will be faced with challenging ethical dilemmas in which where one’s personal ethical values and beliefs will challenged with the ACA Code of Ethics. When a situation like this arises, it is vital for the worker to remember to engage in careful consideration when regarding an ethical decision that needs to be met and that is when the worker will look upon the types of decision making models. The paragraphs below will briefly explain three important decision making models in which will help the Human Service make the right ethical decision for the client in which they are serving. The Feminist Model is based on the principal that power should be equal in the therapeutic relationship and calls for the clients maximum involvement at every stage of their process. Women want to be seen as equal to men when it comes to salaries and the way society views women based on their beliefs and values and their contribution to society. This certain model is gender based considering the majority of clients seeking help from the human profession worker are mostly women. The next decision making model is the Social Constructionist model. This particular model redefines the ethical decision making process as an interactive/social process rather than an individual one. The primary focus is on...
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...American Sociological Association Code of Ethics and Policies and Procedures of the ASA Committee on Professional Ethics 29 Copyright @ 1999 by the American Sociological Association All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Individual copies available at no charge. Multiple and bulk copies of this publication may be ordered by prepaid request ($.50 per copy). To order this publication or for information on this or other ASA publications, contact: American Sociological Association 1307 New York Avenue NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005-4701 (202) 383-9005 x389 (202) 638-0882 fax publications@asanet.org www.asanet.org 30 Code of Ethics American Sociological Association (Approved by the ASA Membership in June 1997) INTRODUCTION PREAMBLE GENERAL PRINCIPLES Principle A: Principle B: Principle C: Principle D: Principle E: Professional Competence Integrity Professional and Scientific Responsibility Respect for People's Rights, Dignity, and Diversity Social Responsibility ETHICAL STANDARDS 1. Professional and Scientific Standards 2. Competence 3. Representation and Misuse of Expertise 4. Delegation and Supervision 5. Nondiscrimination 6. Non-exploitation 7. Harassment 8. Employment Decisions 8.01 Fair Employment Practices 8.02 Responsibilities...
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...The Salvation Army core value system is of Methodism structured in a self-styled of military reinforcement used to assist people with substance dependencies. Therefore, I must consider both ethics and the law when attempting to determine the best course of action when it comes to ethics versus morals (Wright-McDougal & Toriello, 2013; Tarvydas, 2012). For that reason, Kitchener and Anderson (2011) are the moral reasoning; and Transcultural Integrative Model (TIM) developed by Garcia (2003) becomes the cultural rationale. The following are my primary values that function in a healing context: a) Beneficence: It is my responsibility to strive for goodness in all decisions made related to client care. b) Nonmaleficence: It is my duty...
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