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Youth Work Ethics
What does it mean to practice youth work ethically?How does ethical theory relate to the youth work profession?What are the moral dilemmas confronting youth workers today, and how should practitioners respond?This definitive text on youth work ethics examines these questions and more and should be on the reading lists of all youth work trainees and practitioners.A wide range of topics are covered, including: confidentiality; sexual propriety; dependence and empowerment; equity of provision; interprofessional working; managing dual relationships; working across cultures; working within an agency.Referencing professional codes of ethics in youth work, and the theories underpinning them, Howard Sercombe offers readers a framework for how to think about their practice ethically.Each chapter includes:-Narrative case studies to provide an insight into real life dilemmas. -Reflective questions and exercises to encourage critical thinking. -Chapter summaries and further reading. Youth Work Ethics is the ideal text for undergraduates and postgraduates studying on youth work, youth studies or youth & community work degrees, as well as youth work practitioners.
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Social Work, Law and Ethics
Law and ethics are two vital aspects of social work – all social workers need to practise according to the law and their codes of ethics and conduct.However, the relationship between the law and social work values and ethics is not without its tensions and this book takes a problem-based approach to explore the dilemmas and challenges that can arise.The first part of the book sets out frameworks for thinking about the law and ethics, and how they relate to social work.It also introduces some of the big philosophical and sociological questions about the purposes of law and of ethics and how they relate to society more generally.In the second part, the book explores a series of areas where profound dilemmas arise – such as end-of-life decisions, respecting peoples’ choices but ensuring their safety and that of others, responsibility and blame, making allowance for different cultural traditions and breaking confidentiality.In each of the problem-based chapters, this accessible text: outlines the relevant law discusses court judgments in leading cases considers the implications of different ethical frameworks pulls out key ethical questions and challenges for social work. Social Work, Law and Ethics highlights what the law says and what it offers, what ethical principles are at stake, and what these imply for social work policy and practice.In this way, it uses real-life scenarios to analyse the dynamic interactions of social work, law and ethics.It is essential reading for all social work students.
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Markets, Ethics, and Business Ethics
This book introduces a study of ethics and values to develop a deeper understanding of markets, business, and economic life.Its distinctive feature is its thorough integration across personal and institutional perspectives; across applied ethics and political philosophy; and across philosophy, business, and economics.Part 1 studies markets, property rights, and law, and introduces normative theories with many applications.Part 2 examines the purpose of corporations and their responsibilities.Parts 3 and 4 analyze business and economic life through the ethics and values of welfare and efficiency, liberty, rights, equality, desert, personal character, community, and the common good.This second edition maintains the strengths of the first edition—short, digestible chapters and engaging writing that explains challenging ideas clearly.The material is user-friendly, with an emphasis on a strong theoretical core.Easily adaptable to the instructor’s teaching, the chapters are separable and can be shaped to the interests of the instructor with suggested course outlines and flexible application to case studies.This text is designed both for coursework in business ethics, as well as interdisciplinary programs in philosophy, politics, economics, and law. This second edition: revises presentation of eight normative theories, with increased emphasis on linksto business and economic life; incorporates recent scholarship on shareholder/stakeholder debates about the purpose of corporations, bringing this important topic up to date; includes a new, streamlined preface that provides a quick overview of the book before smoothly guiding the reader to the first chapter; uses updated examples and applications; revamps a useful appendix, including enhancing the popular primer on ethics; includes Key Terms, Discussion Questions, Biographies, and Lists of Further Readings at the end of each chapter; includes a new ending chapter on the value of an ethical life.
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Values and Ethics of Industrial-Organizational Psychology
This foundational text was one of the first books to integrate work from moral philosophy, developmental/moral psychology, applied psychology, political and social economy, and political science, as well as business scholarship.Twenty years on, this third edition utilizes ideas from the first two to provide readers with a practical model for ethical decision making and includes examples from I-O research and practice, as well as current business events.The book incorporates diverse perspectives into a "framework for taking moral action" based on learning points from each chapter.Examples and references have been updated throughout, and sections on moral psychology, economic justice, the "replicability crisis," and open science have been expanded and the "radical behavioral challenge" to ethical decision-making is critiqued.In fifteen clearly structured and theory-based chapters, the author also presents a variety of ethical incidents reported by practicing I-O psychologists. This is the ideal resource for Ethics and I-O courses at the graduate and doctoral level.Academics in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management will also benefit from this book, as well as anyone interested in Ethics in Psychology and Business.
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Can you explain virtue ethics, duty ethics, and goods ethics?
Virtue ethics focuses on the character of the individual and emphasizes the development of virtuous traits such as honesty, courage, and compassion. It is concerned with cultivating moral excellence and living a good life. Duty ethics, also known as deontological ethics, is based on the idea that certain actions are inherently right or wrong, regardless of their consequences. It emphasizes the importance of following moral rules and fulfilling one's duties and obligations. Goods ethics, or consequentialism, evaluates the morality of an action based on its outcomes or consequences. It focuses on maximizing the overall good or happiness and considers the potential impact of an action on others.
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Is Buddhist ethics comparable to Christian ethics?
Buddhist ethics and Christian ethics share some similarities, such as the emphasis on compassion, love, and non-violence. Both traditions also promote the idea of treating others with kindness and respect. However, there are also significant differences between the two, such as the concept of sin and salvation in Christianity, which is not present in Buddhism. Additionally, the role of divine authority and the concept of God differs between the two traditions. Overall, while there are some common ethical principles, the underlying beliefs and foundations of Buddhist and Christian ethics are distinct.
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Does Kant's deontological ethics contradict Aristotle's eudaemonistic ethics?
Kant's deontological ethics and Aristotle's eudaemonistic ethics have some fundamental differences, but they do not necessarily contradict each other. Kant's ethics focus on duty and the intention behind actions, while Aristotle's ethics emphasize achieving eudaimonia, or human flourishing, through virtuous actions. While Kant's emphasis on duty can sometimes conflict with Aristotle's emphasis on virtue, both ethical theories ultimately aim to guide individuals towards leading a good and moral life. Therefore, while they may approach ethics from different perspectives, they can be seen as complementary rather than contradictory.
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Is Nicomachean Ethics the same as Virtue Ethics?
Nicomachean Ethics is a specific work by Aristotle that is considered one of the foundational texts in virtue ethics. While Nicomachean Ethics is a key text within the broader framework of virtue ethics, virtue ethics itself is a broader ethical theory that encompasses various other works and perspectives beyond just Aristotle's. So, while Nicomachean Ethics is a significant part of virtue ethics, they are not exactly the same thing.
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Social Work Law, Ethics & Social Policy
Are you a social work student looking to understand how the law, ethics and social policy interrelate in practice?Then look no further! Whether you a student or Newly Qualified Social Worker working with children and families or adults at risk of harm, this practical guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to fulfil your professional responsibilities and practice with confidence. This book covers all the areas of law you need to know: social work with children and families, vulnerable adults and social issues such as welfare and homelessness.Each section concludes with a discussion of how social policy and ethics relate to each area of social work law.This gives real-world context to what you have learnt, alongside thought boxes, exercises and case studies in each chapter to further encourage reflection and put theory into practice.
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Ethics and Values in Social Work
With over 40,000 copies sold across its lifetime, this is social work classic from a leading international author.Synthesizing the complex ideas and concepts that characterize social work's value base, Sarah Banks expertly provides a clear and systematic account of professional ethics in relation to social work practice, framed within a global context.Ethics and Values in Social Work is co-published with the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) and this fifth edition provides revised and updated analysis of professional regulation and codes of practice.Written with Banks' trademark accessibility and theoretical rigour, this updated edition continues to be a relevant and invaluable resource for all students taking Ethics and Values modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as educators and practitioners of social work. New to this Edition:- Revised and updated analyses of professional regulations and codes of practices- Updated case studies with an increased number of global examples of social work practice- More cases featuring adults
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Mastering Social Work Values and Ethics
Service users often say that the traits they most value in social workers are their ability to be non-judgmental, their listening skills and their sense of fairness: their strong ethical value base.But how can social workers ensure the decisions they make are ethically sound?This book offers guidelines to negotiating ethical dilemmas in various social work settings; from direct care work with individual service users to working within organisational and multidisciplinary contexts.It provides social workers with useful frameworks within which to re-visit their personal value base and enable more reflective, and therefore more effective, practice.Case studies and questionnaire style chapters encourage reassessment of values including views on abortion, female genital mutilation, drug and alcohol misuse and homosexuality.By assessing a range of dilemmas at both personal and organisational levels, this book offers the tools and resources to enable professionals and students to self-manage and develop their practice. This book is essential reading for social work students, practitioners, managers, practice teachers and assessors, and trainers, as well as those in allied professions.
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Values and Ethics in Social Work
An awareness of one’s own ethical assumptions and how these inform everyday practice is crucial for all student social workers.Social workers who genuinely wish to do the right thing by their services users have no alternative but to constantly think and rethink the principles and assumptions that inform their actions, and this book supports them on their journey to do just that.This third edition is set out in two parts: Part I deals with broad ideas about values and ethics in general, looking at philosophy, religion and politics, as well as the duty of realism.Part II takes the discussion further, looking at how these general principles are relevant to everyday practice, with chapters on the use and misuse of power, the idea of self-determination, and the challenges of working with people whose experience and outlook are different to one’s own.
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Is responsibility ethics the same as future ethics?
Responsibility ethics and future ethics are related but not the same. Responsibility ethics focuses on the moral obligations and duties that individuals and organizations have in the present moment, while future ethics considers the ethical implications of our actions on future generations and the long-term consequences of our choices. While responsibility ethics emphasizes the immediate impact of our actions, future ethics considers the broader and long-term effects of our decisions on the well-being of future generations and the sustainability of the planet. Both are important aspects of ethical decision-making, but they address different time frames and perspectives.
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Does ethics still exist nowadays? Is ethics a problem?
Ethics still exist nowadays as a set of moral principles that guide human behavior and decision-making. However, there are instances where ethical considerations are overlooked or compromised in favor of personal gain or convenience, making ethics a problem in society. It is important for individuals and organizations to prioritize ethical behavior to maintain trust, integrity, and social responsibility. Efforts to promote ethical conduct through education, awareness, and accountability can help address ethical challenges in today's world.
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What is ethics?
Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with moral principles and values that govern individual behavior and decision-making. It involves distinguishing between right and wrong actions, as well as understanding the consequences of those actions on individuals and society as a whole. Ethics provides a framework for individuals to make ethical choices and behave in a morally responsible manner. It also helps in creating a sense of accountability and integrity in personal and professional relationships.
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What is the difference between deontological ethics and utilitarian ethics?
Deontological ethics, also known as duty-based ethics, focuses on the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions themselves, regardless of their consequences. This means that certain actions are considered morally right or wrong based on whether they adhere to a set of rules or principles. On the other hand, utilitarian ethics, also known as consequentialist ethics, evaluates the morality of actions based on their outcomes or consequences. In utilitarianism, the rightness or wrongness of an action is determined by its ability to produce the greatest overall happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of people.
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