Comparing and Contrasting the Code of Ethics Aquila' Mahdi Counseling 501 Liberty University February 26, 2012 Dr. S. Sadik Abstract This paper will attempt to examine the code of ethics from the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). It will take a look at the differences and similarities shared between the two organizations, respectfully. It will examine confidentiality, dual roles and sexual intimacies. Comparing and Contrasting
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------------------------------------------------- Professional and personal ethics- should there be a difference? First and foremost I believe it is imperative that a definition for both person and professional ethics is established and then the question of whether they should differ can be addressed more comprehensively. So firstly, what are personal ethics? We all have them but so many people seem to be unsure as to what they really are. "Ethics is a code of values which guide our choices
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Critical and Creative Thinking II 1- Have you ever changed a strongly held attitude and what caused the change. In our everyday lives, attitudes play a major role in affecting our behavior. The influence how we feel and behave toward others is in our environment. Attitudes have important influences on our decisions. The most commonly used approach in changing attitude is to attempt to change what people believe and what they know. Attitudes are often learned from other people and are often
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Introduction As the world’s population continues to grow and the middle class is on the rise, we have the issue and responsibility to grow in our ethical and sustainable practices in business. Conventional business models are no longer sustainable and as government regulations continue and the consumer speaks out against unsustainable and unethical practices, business will need to alter their goals toward a sustainable model. The main focus of business is of course profit but in order to make the
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Code of Ethics Herika Solis BUS/210 08/24/2012 Brendan McFarlan (Jones, 2007, p. 144) “Just as people have to work out the right and wrong ways to act so do companies.” This builds control and Structure, Avi’s Flower Shop is a family business with 8 employees that makes flower arrangements for walk- in customers. The code of conduct has been put in place to promote principles and ethics that will make them attractive to my customers and employees. I expect all of our employees to know and
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needing the pacemakers installed. Actionable Alternatives Alternative 1 The first alternative from an ethical egoism perspective is to increase price, as an only supplier the company can act as a monopolist, continue with the supply of the transistors. As well as to renegotiate an agreement that would remove any liability for faulty mechanisms other than the transistors for pacemakers. As an ethical egoist the company will look to better their position and act in their own best interest therefore to
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UK ABSTRACT The ‘attitude–behaviour gap’ or ‘values–action gap’ is where 30% of consumers report that they are very concerned about environmental issues but they are struggling to translate this into purchases. For example, the market share for ethical foods remains at 5 per cent of sales. This paper investigates the purchasing process for green consumers in relation to consumer technology products in the UK. Data were collected from 81 self-declared green consumers through in depth interviews on
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This simple concept of differentiating between right and wrong explains the motivation of every individual who has ever lived. Their ethics guide them through the decisions they make in a lifetime. In this assignment I will attempt to recommend an ethical decision that is presented to a recent top graduate from Liberty University named Benji. From our reading we learn that Benji is invited to attend an event at the New Gen Health Services headquarters. We are told that Benji accepts this all inclusive
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Lincoln on Leadership Lincoln on Leadership I start this project on Lincoln’s leadership very reluctantly. I am a history buff and have always viewed his leadership through the eyes of jaded historians. They have portrayed him as a dictator, incompetent, and a buffoon at some points. After reading the Donald T. Phillips book Lincoln on Leadership, my mindset was totally changed. This book broke down four key areas that produced an effective leader in Lincoln. These areas are character, people
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through two different ethical dilemmas. In order to work through each of the dilemmas two analytical skill sets were used to come to a resolution. The first skill set involved the use of the four ethical lenses. The lenses include the Results Lens, Rights/Responsibility Lens, Relationship Lens, and Reputation Lens. The second skill involves the use of the Baird Decision Model which is a five-step process that gives a systematic approach to the resolution of an ethical dilemma. The five steps
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