Homework: Ethical Decision Making
Read the education component below and answer the questions below.
Educational Nugget of Gold:
Steps in ethical decision making:
• Identify the problem or dilemma, gathering as much information about the situation from as many perspectives as possible, including that of the client.
• Determine the core principles and the competing issues.
• Review the relevant codes of ethics.
• Review the applicable laws, and regulations.
• Consult with colleagues, supervisors, or legal experts.
• Consider the possible and probable courses of action and examine the consequences of various options.
• Decide on a particular course of action, weighing the information one has and the impact of one's other choices.
• Develop a strategy for effectively implementing the decision.
• Evaluate the process and results to determine whether the intended outcome was achieved and consider modifications for future decisions.
This homework should be submitted in APA format to include a reference page; you should ensure all material is covered thoroughly.
• What are ethics?
• What are values?
• Explain the difference between ethics and values.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.