...dilemma of accepting or not a gift from a client from a non-Western culture. The essay describes the selected ethical dilemma, the cultural factors involved, and the first 14 steps that therapist takes to resolve this dilemma, and to arrive to an ethical decision. The 14 steps taken to obtain the ethical decision identify key aspects of this situation, analyzes the benefits and weaknesses of the options that therapist has. These ethical steps are helping the psychologist to identify the best approach for the ethical dilemma. The decision making process described in this paper applies to the patient’s best interest, influencing the client and therapist. Also the paper explains the importance of the ethical decision in professional psychology. Ethical Decision Making Ethical decision making process refers to the ability to take a decision after an evaluation of a complex and ambiguous ethical situation, and to the capacity to implement that ethical decision effectively. The ethical decision in this paper refers to the ethical dilemma of accepting of not the gift from the patient. In this case the client comes from a non-Western culture, so the ethical dilemma involves cultural considerations. The gift giving aspect must take into account the cultural context. The patient is a Navajo Native American male, and he has offered a dream catcher as a gift to his therapist, after ending the psychological treatment. In many non-Western cultures this type of gift represents an expression...
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...This week we take a look at safe but impressive gifts to buy a carp angler this Christmas. I was recently asked by a close friend who has no knowledge on carp fishing to come up with some safe but impressive Christmas gift ideas for his dad who's keen carp angler. Not knowing what his carp angler dad actually wanted or needed, I came up with a list of gift ideas that any carp angler would love this Christmas. I believe this list would be useful for most people buying a Christmas gift for a carp angler this year. If your looking to really spoil a carp angler this year, don't forgot to check our Luxury Christmas Gift Ideas for Carp Anglers guide, which we posted a few weeks back. If you have any questions on any of the items featured in this Christmas gift guide then please leave them in the comments below, we would be happy to help. Let's get started!!...
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...Attorney, is able to transfer his father’s assets to his children. In Matter of Ferrara, 7 N.Y.3d 244 (N.Y. 2006), the New York appellate court stated that an attorney in fact could make “gifts to the principal's spouse, children, and more remote descendants, and parents, not to exceed in the aggregate $ 10,000 to each of such persons in any year.” However, Matter of Ferrara also states that “such gifts may not exceed $ 10,000 unless the statutory short form power of attorney contains additional language…such gifts may not exceed $ 10,000 unless the statutory short form power of attorney contains additional language.” The case also went on to say that the gift-giving authority means that “the principal authorizes the agent to make gifts either outright or to a trust for the sole benefit of one or more of the specified persons only for purposes which the agent reasonably deems to be in the best interest of the principal, specifically including minimization of income, estate, inheritance, generation-skipping transfer, or gift taxes.” In In re Estate of Rice, 8 Misc. 3d 1001A (N.Y. Sur. Ct. 2005) a New York Surrogate Court stated that if “power of attorney executed by the decedent included only the statutory language for gift-giving authority, his agents were required to act in his best interests.” In Matter of Ferrara it states that an...
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...about and ethical dilemma that my best friend has experienced at her workplace. As you read this paper you will find out exactly what the relationship between values and morals are when it comes to working in a nursing home. Also you will gain knowledge on how I examined the way external social pressures influenced some business ethics in this situation. Dilemma 3. Have you ever faced an ethical dilemma in the workplace? In this essay you will find the different relationships between personal values and moral concepts that have occurred in an ethical dilemma. As you continue to read this essay you will find out information on a person I know that has come face to face with an ethical dilemma as a certified nurse's aide. An ethical dilemma according to www.wikipedia.org, “is a complex situation that often involves an apparent mental conflict between moral imperatives, in which to obey one would result in transgressing another.” People often come across ethical dilemmas in an attempt to refute an ethical system or moral code. What happened to my friend at the nursing home, was that it was around the Christmas holidays and one of the residents family members wanted to give my best friend who was one of the CNAs that took care of their loved one, at the nursing home extra money and gift cards for taking care of their loved one. My best friend knew that it was against...
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... The Goodie Basket does focus on Gourmet food and fresh fruit but also includes any items available to your everyday consumer. These are a few items that are included: books, fresh flowers, Cd’s, perfume, clothes, etc. Since TGB recognizes the significance demand for a variety of gift packages to be sent for any occasion and is very convenient. TGB has their headquarters in New York, NY and most of the sales come from e-commerce. TGB offers the market a high quality gift basket at reasonable prices. In addition to having 15 stock baskets, TGB will allow customers to customize their own basket from a list of possible products/ingredients/components. Strategic Plan and Focus Mission The Goodie Basket’s mission is to generate the best gift baskets available in today’s market. TGB exist to attract and maintain customers for years to come. Our products and services will exceed the expectations of our customers. Goals For the next three years The Goodies Basket seeks to achieve the following goals: Nonfinancial Goals * To venture into global market * To continue to grow with store locations in Los Angeles and Miami * To be rated as the best gift basket * To offer high end gifts * To cater to the wealthy Financial Goals * To obtain a 35 percent return on equity * To have a public stock by the year 2015 Core Competency and Sustainable Competitive Advantage In terms of core competency, The Goodie Basket seeks to achieve a unique ability to...
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...Life is not easy. Life was definitely not easy for Will Hunting. Will Hunting was gifted and talented in a way that others could not imagine. He conquered and solved math equations that took people with upper level math degrees years to solve. Will Hunting was troubled, so he visited a therapist once a week. He was offered several upper division jobs because of his intelligence, and he eventually went on to accept one of the jobs. Will Hunting’s intelligence was portrayed in a positive light. Will was a troubled child, so he made his gift seem like it had a negative connotation, but he had friends and teachers that encouraged him to use his intelligence for the good, but he continued to push everyone away. People believed that his intelligence...
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...However, nothing in life is free. Although the sales rep said the trip would be a way of building a relationship, I think the sales rep would expect me to choose his company. I would not only feel guilty, but also unethical taking the vacation knowing that I would not choose Computer-Whiz, as they are not the best option for Zircon. The best solution I believe is to not accept the offer and to objectively choose the supplier that has the best technology for the lowest price. By choosing the supplier with the best technology for the lowest price, it would set up our company up for long-term success. If you choose a company that is cheaper, but does not have the best technology at this point, you are going to have to upgrade the technology sooner rather than later, thus costing the company more in the long run. While choosing the company with the best technology, you will not have to upgrade the computing facility for a longer period of time. I would also not want to risk my boss knowing that I took an offer. He could look at the offer as a reason I decided to to pick Computer-Whiz, even though I know that it would ultimately not influence my decision. By picking the best supplier, hopefully Zircon would recognize the success of the decision, and therefore they would reward me with a bonus or a raise down the line, for which I could then go on my own vacation with a clear conscience that it was...
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...Sherri L Hull CHMN 201-D05 04/07/2014 Spiritual Gifts Paper Part One: What are my top 2 spiritual gift? Do I agree with the results? Why or Why not? The top two spiritual gifts from my assessment were Administration and Teaching, with Pastor/Shepherd receiving the same assessment score. Based on my background in Purchasing and Job Costing, I would have to agree with the Administration score; however, Teaching and Pastor/Shepherd has me somewhat confused. The descriptions of each of these, and how they appear to go hand-in-hand does; however, make sense. According to the assessment descriptions, if a person scores high in Teaching but not in Pastor/Shepherding they probably would not make a good Sunday school teacher; therefore, receiving the same score arouses my curiosity what does God see something in me, that I do not. My position as a job costing supervisor has taught me to account for each material being used in the manufacturing industry. Along with my former purchasing responsibilities, both positions back up the assessment score in Administration. The assessment further defines my score in Teaching/Shepherding, as a person who enjoys research. At times this person can be technical. This would represent the details of any given work or research being done, everything needs an explanation. It also defines the person as one who needs to be accommodating when deadlines near and pressure increases. This skillset may become beneficial to the calling I believe...
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...down all their festivals according to month (Gift-giving seasons -> we can also look into the packaging of the various products or even provide special delivery services if we are able to. With the DIY concept, we can make specialized gift cakes as well.) [platform to decorate cakes online and have chefs follow design plus deliver to house? competition for best decorated cake? - increase awareness of shop] In Japan, it's a tradition to give gifts periodically to certain people, such as colleagues, bosses, parents, relatives, teachers etc. These gifts are given to express gratitude. The end of year gifts are called o-seibo and the midsummer gifts are o-chugen. Thus, it is important for us to capture this market. We will position our products to be on top of the minds of Japanese consumers when they think about gifts for their loved ones, not just in holidays but also any moments worth celebrating and cherishing. We will offer special promotions and tie-ins during festive periods and special occasions like Valentines’. There will also be localized seasonal flavors to fit in with Japanese tastebuds. Special attention will be given to the packaging of the giftboxes for that very special occasion. The Icing Room also prides itself on offering customers customization services, and customers with artistic flair will be able to decorate their own cakes in anyway they please, with a little help from our cake experts. The best cakes will be nominated by our chefs and posted...
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...Diane Elizabeth Carver May 25, 2015 CHMN201 Spiritual Gifts Paper Part One: What are your top two Spiritual gifts? Do you agree with the results? Why or Why not? I have to believe that until we are saved and in a relationship with the Lord that we don’t fully Understand our gifts. For example, I was raised in the Episcopal Church were we were christened and Confirmed into the church. We didn’t speak much about relationship. I thought that if God wanted me To know something, he would tell the Reverend and he would tell me. After being saved and developing a relationship with God, I started noticing how I felt about certain Things. Also I was drawn to certain areas of service in my church rather than others. My top two gifts are evangelism and showing mercy. I agree with both these results completely. When God called me back to school so I could help others I was somewhat surprised. I truly believe I could be On a street corner yelling about the Lord. Of course I have done it more subtle than yelling. Perhaps, Free coffee and donuts on a cold morning downtown. My second highest gift is showing mercy. This is also an accurate gift. My heart is for the lost, the Broken the ones that feel forgotten. God many times in the Bible showed mercy to his followers and Others. He chose to trust the untrustworthy and hangout with thieves, liars and murders. Are we Suppose to believe he would not want us to welcome everyone? So this also...
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...“The Gift of the Magi” (1906) remains one of the most recognizable and frequently anthologized stories in American literature. In its time the tale was extremely popular, both commercially and critically, and O. Henry was called the “Yankee Maupaussant.” Today the story is considered juvenilia and has not garnered much serious critical attention. “The Gift of the Magi” initially appeared in one of O. Henry's best-known collection of stories, The Four Million, which was published in 1906. Plot and Major Characters On Christmas Eve, a young married woman named Della has cut and sold her long, beautiful hair to earn the rest of the money she needs for her husband's Christmas present: a platinum chain for his treasured watch. When her husband, Jim, returns to their apartment, he is shocked to see her hair gone; he has sold his watch to buy her a pair of tortoise-shell combs for her long hair. Touched by his thoughtfulness, Della assures him that her hair will grow back and she gives him the watch chain. When he sees the gift, he lovingly tells her that he has sold his cherished watch to buy her the combs for her hair. The story concludes with an omniscient narrator praising the sacrifice and love of the young couple. Major Themes Critics have noted the irony of the young couple sacrificing their most treasured possessions—Della's hair and Jim's watch—in order to buy each other gifts related to those same possessions. Poverty is also a prominent theme, as Della saved her...
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...of a story, as well as how the reader interprets it. The short story, “The Gift of The Magi”, there are several literary elements included in the story that would affect the theme. The overall theme of this particular short story is love. “…Mr. James Dillingham Young came home and reached his flat above he was called "Jim" and greatly hugged by Mrs. James Dillingham Young, already introduced to you as Della. Which is all very good…” (Clugston, 2010). The couple loved each other so much, that the two of them always had the best interest of the other at heart. They would nearly do anything for the other, if able. The symbolism shown in this particular story shows that because they loved each other so greatly, and even with their living conditions not being at best, they still sacrificed the little things that they thought to be so precious to them, just so they could both purchase gifts for the other during the holidays. “…Now, there were two possessions of the James Dillingham Youngs, in which they both took a mighty pride. One was Jim's gold watch that had been his father's and his grandfather's. The other was Della's hair…” (Clugston, 2010). The wife in this story loved her husband so much, that she cut her hair and sold it, only for the ability to purchase him a gift. The husband in the story sacrificed his gold watch, which was his prized possession, so that he could purchase his wife a gift as well. The symbolism described, simply shows that because of the love the...
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...Introduction A Gift is a Complaint is a book that will challenge you to rethink complaints, complainers, and your approach on handling, what is a usually, an unpleasant situation. Complaints, as stated in the book, are ”statements about expectations that have not been met. They are also, and perhaps more importantly, opportunities for an organization to reconnect with customers by fixing a service or product breakdown,” (Moller & Barlow, 2008, p. 22). The surface message of the customer doing the complaining often comes across as abrasive and as an attack, but really the customer is willingly giving the company an opportunity to respond and fix the problem, or more appropriately put, giving the company the gift of a second chance. The authors of the book have redefined complaints as gifts, but to do so those receiving the complaint must learn to separate the gift from the medium, the complaint from the complainer. Being able to separate yourself from the emotion of being blamed is most important to being able to successfully handle all complaints. In other words, we need to stop taking things so personally and learn to portray confidence and consideration. This means gaining empathy for the disappointed and frustrated customer, all a while moving forward as a company. The very fact that the person is showing interest in the product/service and making an effort to complain signifies some form of commitment to the company. A Complaint Is a Gift reverses the traditional...
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...Gift Giving The human service field is a field of helping. When people are helping people, it is natural and in some cultural cases, required to offer gifts of appreciation. There are many fine lines that divide the boundaries of gift giving within the helping industry. The value of the gift must be considered, the policies of the agency that a helper is employed by as well as the expectations that could potentially be attached to that gift. Some agencies have policies that avoid this dilemma all together and state absolutely no gifts will be given or received from clients. Other agencies will state that in order to avoid any insults or culture disrespect, a helper is allowed to receive a gift and ensure the client that the agency thanks them and the gift will be shared with the staff. Gifts from clients can have many or no strings attached. Some gifts come genuinely from the heart and are simply a cultural way of thanking someone for their help. Other clients however could have an ulterior motive behind the gift and consider the acceptance of the gift from the helper an indication that their relationship just took a step in a different direction. Whether or not a helper has permission to accept a gift, they must have the knowledge and capability to identify the boundaries of each client and the gift. In the revised version of the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics, it states in section A.10.f. “Counselors understand the challenges of accepting gifts from clients...
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...Gifts By Logan Tueller 1995 I have no memory of this gift. The day I was born, my mother gave me the best gift I still can’t begin to comprehend. She brought me into this world and for that reason, this is the best gift of my life. 1998 This is one of the earliest memories I remember. The day I received my best friend for years to come. My dear stuff animal lamb, which I consequently named Lamby. This present is among the most treasured I can remember and I still have that soft as tissue paper lamb in my room. 1999 Christmas is the best time for kids to receive the dream gift they have wanted all year. This year is when I got all my toy-like desires met. My dad and older sister always liked to play with my new things so I unwrapped everything and left all the toys in the box for five weeks and looked upon them with excitement and yet I had no desire to play with them. 2000 First remembered trip to Hawaii that I ever took. This trip I received my first skateboard which I had developed a newfound interest in since watching my cousins skateboard on their assorted ramps. I also learned how to surf on this trip which made me who I am today. 2002 At seven years old, nothing interests boys more than war and guns. This is the Christmas when I was given a Red Rider pellet gun and a tool belt so my life from then on consisted of breaking things and shooting things. 2005 I have been fishing before this time but my father and I packed up early and went to...
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