Ethics Matters : Managing Ethical Issues

The field of ethics (or moral philosophy) involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior. Philosophers today usually divide ethical theories into three general subject areas:

With these values in place makes sure that each person working within our organization models these characteristics. It helps establish priorities in daily work life and personal life and can help our organization grow. Effective organizations identify and develop a clear, concise and shared meaning of values/beliefs, priorities, and direction so that every employee understands and can

Dingwall, R. (2012). How did we ever get into this mess? The riseof ethical regulation in the social sciences . Ethics in Social Research , 3-26.

One thing that has changed in my approach to ethics since the beginning of the semester is I am now adamant that it is impossible to arrive at a final answer to ethical questions. Learning about the different approaches to ethics has caused me to see that there can be more than one “right” solution to ethical dilemmas. Therefore, if an ethical question is raised, everyone will arrive at a different solution depending on which approach they take.

Throughout this class, I also realized there are more ethical issues than I realized. Some of these issues include human resource issues, such as privacy, discrimination, sexual harassment, performance evaluations, hiring, firing, etc. (Nelson, 2007, p. 68). Conflicts of interest are also on the list of ethical issues seen more regularly throughout the business world. Some of the issues that involve conflicts of interest are hard to recognize as ethical problems. Before taking this class, many issues that happened around my workplace were because of conflicts of interest, but I did not view them as ethical issues. Now, when these types of problems arise, I recognize the ethical issue of the problem before trying to correct it. I have gained so much knowledge throughout this course in such a brief time. Understanding ethics will ultimately help me better myself in my career and could possibly bring better opportunities my way in the future.

PP4 – You are a Kennesaw State University student. Does the organization, the university, have ethics? Give your thoughts in 2-3 sentences.

Several organizations face ethical dilemmas and professional challenges on a daily basis. Assistance on how to correctly approach the issue can be found in a company’s code of ethics. A code of ethics is a written set of guidelines and protocols issued by an organization to its workers and management to help them conduct their actions in accordance with its primary values and moral standards. It aids to create a unified understanding of the boundaries within an organization and the standards set for interrelating with clients and customers alike. A code of ethics is essential for all companies and business establishments, and the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American School Counselor Association is no exception. It is necessary to follow the ACA code of ethics or any company for that matter to avoid the myriad of law suits that would be filed daily. After reviewing the ACA code of ethics, I was able to relate to some of their guidelines.

We experience many ethical issues throughout our lives, sometimes on a daily basis. Some teach us how to act, while others teach us how not to act. Despite seeing them so often, many of us fail to acknowledge them. Although, sometimes we do and we retain them for the rest of our lives. One ethical issue I have experienced is the treatment and opportunities students at Cookeville High School receive, compared to those of Upperman High School.

Varying departments, universities, and private corporations have different ways in researching and determining the ethical components of their programming. These varying elements can influence communities in many different ways. When examining the values associated, and the public health considerations we must take into account the following values, as outlined by the University of Toronto.

Do you think that ACO can succeed in helping reduce healthcare cost, increase quality care and manage provider risk?

Ethical issues are inevitable because we live in a world of diversity. Diversity brings many beliefs, attitudes and personalities. As a result, ethical issues are common. They come in many shapes, sizes, and favors. Even though ethical issues cannot be prevented, ethical issues can be resolved because sound decisions can by considering ethical lenses to address and resolve ethically issues.

I am employed with the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (H&H) located on Rikers Island. The agency is responsible for providing appropriate services to all individuals receiving mental health treatment throughout all of the New York City jails. There are nine correctional facilities located on Rikers Island and three borough jails and New York City Department of Corrections (DOC) and H&H works together to provide services for all inmates. DOC provides care, custody, and control to the inmates/patients, while H&H staff are the direct care providers responsible for providing services e.g. medical, dental, mental health, pharmacy, etc. All staff either working for DOC or H&H must be cleared by DOC and/or New York City Department of Investigations (DOI). Additionally, all staff are provided security trainings and consistently educated on boundaries and undue familiarity, none the less, boundaries are crossed, at times to the extent that laws are broken.

Working in the field of human services of the needy puts highly consideration for ethical standards to follow. Most of the needy cases give too much detailed concerning their situations; therefore, they are vulnerable. Ethical codes help therapists, psychologists and social workers to know what to do towards an ethical issue, and how to avoid unethical issues in the first place. The ethical standards for resolving ethical issues and for privacy and confidentiality are crucial ethics to follow in my current job.

It is one thing to establish a code of ethical conduct for an organization in the public sector, but it is quite another to really impress upon all employees the importance of living up to that code of conduct. What makes a code of conduct and how can management be assured that all employees understand the code and follow it's values and guidelines? How do not-for-profit professions stack up against for-profit professionals when it comes to ethics? This paper delves into codes of conduct in the public and sector and provides a review of several scholarly articles that present specific instances where codes of conduct are part of the workplace culture.

This case study was a powerful example to illustrate the presence of ethics within the