Ethics

Ethical Decision Making 
Please read the education component below and answer the questions below. 

Educational Nugget of Gold: This is covered in Chapter 4

Steps in ethical decision making: 

• o Identify the problem or dilemma, gathering as much information about the situation from as many perspectives as possible, including that of the client. 
  o Determine the core principles and the competing issues. 
  o Review the relevant codes of ethics. 
  o Review the applicable laws, and regulations. 
  o Consult with colleagues, supervisors, or legal experts. 
  o Consider the possible and probable courses of action and examine the consequences of various options. 
  o Decide on a particular course of action, weighing the information one has and the impact of one’s other choices. 
  o Develop a strategy for effectively implementing the decision. 
  o Evaluate the process and results to determine whether the intended outcome was achieved and consider modifications for future decisions. 

This assignment should be submitted in APA format to include a reference page; you should ensure all material is covered thoroughly.

1. What are ethics? 
2. What are values? 
3. Explain the difference between ethics and values.