Applying Ethical Theories Ethics play a vital role in day-to-day living from work to home. The ability to recognize ethical dilemmas and apply ethical theories to resolve ethical dilemmas is essential part of an individual 's psychological, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The purpose of this paper is to explore the strengths and weakness of the American Psychological Association (APA) code of ethics, apply and evaluate the eight-step ethical decision-making model, discuss the role of deontology in ethical reasoning, resolution, and multicultural issues in the case study. APA: Strengths and Weaknesses The APA founded in 1892 provides psychologists with a formalized set of ethical principles and standards for professional conduct …show more content…
The primary weakness of the APA is that it only applies to professional conduct and not private life. According to Pipes, Holstein, and Aguirre (2005), "APA codes apply within their role as psychologists...they may, with impunity from the Code, demean individuals of a particular gender or a particular religion with whom they interact only on a personal basis" (p. 326). While the APA has enforceable standards, the preamble and general principles are aspirational and seek to create individuals whose professional character will successfully integrate into their personal lives. For example, Jenny 's consultation with Rhonda went from a professional consultation to a gossip session on other issues within organization; when they failed "to guard against personal, financial, social, organizational or political factors" (APA, 2010) that might influence their ability to objectively resolve the present ethical dilemma. While the APA provide ethical principles and a professional code of conduct provide a foundation for resolving ethical dilemmas, it is not exhaustive and individuals should seek and use other models to help them resolve their ethical dilemmas, such as the eight-step decision …show more content…
In applying the ethical decision-making model, the ethical theory of deontology provided the best solution for the case study resolution. Deontology 's universal principles allow an individual create a maximum or imperative that encompass not only the initial ethical dilemma, but also multicultural issues that may arise during the ethical reasoning process, such as gender, status, and social identity. Part two of the case scenario added new ethical issues for consideration. Jenny and Rhonda discuss an education culture that preferences gender in organizational practices, such as "old boys club", discriminates based on status "full professors over associates", power imbalances, which disallows pay equity, and uses in-group/out-group discrimination to threaten Jenny 's social identity. While ethical reasoning process involved in theories such as virtue ethics, communitarianism, feminism, and utilitarianism can hinder effective ethical decision-making by allowing situational, multicultural, or contextual factors like gender, pay equity, status, and social identity to create a cognitive processing overload that renders the individual incapable of objectively
The messaging in both the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) and Canada’s Health Informatics Association (COACH) Code of Ethics are very similar. They both discuss prioritizing privacy and security, set an expectation of maintaining a professional and collegial work ethic, encourage the continuing of education and building of one's knowledge base and both refer to a focus on the awareness of future developments/advancements within the industry. My initial preference was the CHIMA Code of Ethics as I preferred the phrasing and third person approach, however, upon further review I noticed that CHIMA’s used the word ‘strive’ instead of COACH’s approach of ‘I will’. This to me seems to have less impact then the COACH counterpart.
It is important as a professional health care provider to have guidelines, regulations, and ethical standards to obey when providing care to the public. The ACA is to improve the quality of professional counselors in the community with education, knowledge, and guidelines by providing an ACA Code of Ethics standard when delivering treatment toward a clientele (American Counseling Association, 2015). One particular part of the ACA mission that is essential, is the ACA Code of Ethics. The purpose of the ACA Code of Ethics is a guide to ensure counselors in training and professional counselors understand the ethical obligations toward clients, possible grievances for conduct unbecoming, and professional responsibilities, which supports the ACA
The accounting system misallocated motors from the asset manufacturing equipment to inventory. There are issues of honesty, responsibility, and professional ethics.
The first provision of the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) “Code of Ethics” states, “ The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems.” The second provision states, “The nurse’s primary commitment is the patient, whether the patient is an individual, family, group, or community” (Fowler, 2010). As nurses we need to respect the autonomy and allow for the patient to express their choices and concerns. We also need to provide them with support by giving them knowledge and understanding so they
Margaret R.,DeCosse, David, Andre, Claire, & Hanson Markkula, Kirk O. (1988). Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. Issues in Ethics, V. 1, N. 2. Sobel, Russell S. &
American Counseling Association (2005). ACA Code of Ethics. Alexandria, VA: Author. - See more at: http://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/ethics#sthash.13ImD8Lb.dpuf
Which of the six principles in the AICPA Code of Conduct is most related to Article 1.5 of the California Accountancy Act? Explain your conclusion.
Both the ALA code of ethics and Library bill of rights both match in the belief of equality and inclusiveness. Meeting the needs to serve and treating individuals fairly, while providing services to embrace all persons or group. They did differ in reaching out to outsider. While the library bill of rights is open to interacting with the public, the code of ethnic prohibit private interest or personal beliefs.
The Code of Ethics for Educators and the APA Code of Ethics are similar to each other because they instill rules that are put in place to protect the clientele of professionals as well as the students and the educators. These codes are also here to establish regulation for the professionals to withhold. In APA code 3.04 Avoiding Harm is relevant to the 2nd standard Conduct with students. The standard and code both relate to maintain a professional relationship with the client and or student. Standard 2 includes avoiding physical, verbal, and endangerment with a student and the code Avoiding harm also refers to practicing avoidance of physical, mental harm, etc. Comprehensively, educators should always preserve a professional relationship with
The ACA code of ethics “reflects the counseling profession’s understanding of changes in the role of the professional or changes in the society counselors serve” (Ponton & Duba, 2009, p. 119). The ACA code of ethics discusses many things counselors need to keep in mind when counseling an individual or a group. Some topics addressed are informed consent, confidentiality, and group work (ACA code of ethics, 2006, pp. 236-238). All three of these topics are all issues counselors will encounter in counseling a group or an individual.
As with every code of ethics the Physician Assistant profession has revised its code of ethics to keep with the changing times in the medical field. Four main bioethical principles broadly guided the development of these guidelines: autonomy, beneficence, no maleficence, and justice.3This Physician Assistant (PA) should follow the do no harm rule, understand the patient has the right to make decisions about their care, always act in the best interest of the patient, and treat all the patients the same and make sure care is consistent for every
Psychological research has developed over many years of trials, criticism and changes. Today the American Psychological Association (APA) provides guidelines and rules for researchers to ensure research provides respect, beneficence, and justice for participants within the studies (txt). Based on previous research studies, ones that do not meet the current guidelines, some could be changed to meet current guidelines, while others would not be allowed as research studies in todays’ professional arena.
In this assignment we will be identifying an ethical dilemma an individual has experienced. We will begin with a short introduction of what an ethical dilemma is, moving on to providing brief details of the dilemma an individual has experienced. We will then go on to selecting one ethical theory, to show how it can help an individual understand and deal with the situation when placed within, followed by a conclusion.
There five general principles of APA Ethical Principles; First principle is (a): Beneficence and Nonmaleficence, where a psychologist job is to protect those whom they serve and work with. A psychologist is responsible to protect the welfare and rights and safeguard those who they serve. They also protect other affected persons as well as the welfare of animal subjects to research. It is important that psychologists know that deception in a research can affect the public negatively, and this could be surface via social media and other organization in a negative way. These are issues that psychologist should be aware of as this could affect their own mental health and their ability to help the public.
Everyone in this world has experienced an ethical dilemma in different situations and this may arise between one or more individuals. Ethical dilemma is a situation where people have to make complex decisions and are influenced based on personal interests, social environment or norms, and religious beliefs (“Strategic Leadership”, n.d.). Leaders and managers in the company should set guidelines to ensure employees are aware and have a better chance to solve and make ethical decisions. Employees are also responsible for understanding their ethical obligations in order to maintain a positive work environment. The purpose of this case study is to identify the dilemma and analyze different decisions to find ways on how a person should act ethically when left with an ethical dilemma.