Create a PowerPoint
presentation (minimum 10 slides) that demonstrates the use of professional
guidelines and tools that create a strategy for dealing with an ethical dilemma
in a simulated case study. Analyze the usefulness of those guidelines and tools.
Introduction
Note: You
are strongly encouraged to complete the assessments in this course in the order
in which they are presented.
Ethical principles,
professional standards, theories, and decision-making models provide guides for
navigating complex moral choices in professional contexts.
An ethical dilemma is a
situation that is difficult to resolve because no course of action will be a
perfect solution. In such situations, critically analyzing and thinking about
all applicable ethical principles and standards is important. Even then, it can
be hard to make ethical decisions, but decisions must be made. Often, avoidance
of making a decision is a decision within itself, and it can bring the worst
possible outcome.
The process for solving
ethical dilemmas can be multifaceted. You must consider all parts of a
situation in order to make an informed and responsible decision about how to
proceed ethically. The more layers, the more difficult an ethical dilemma is to
resolve.
The American
Psychological Association’s “Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code
of Conduct” and similar standards developed by other professional
organizations are important sources of guidance. Ethical theories provide
general frameworks for evaluating ethical positions. In addition, ethical
decision-making models are important tools to resolve ethical dilemmas. These
two concepts can be confusing.
To deepen your
understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss
them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member
of your professional community.
·
Why are ethics important for practitioners?
·
What specific values, skills, and knowledge might you need to be
ethical in your planned professional role as a psychological practitioner,
educator, researcher, or organizational change agent?
·
What are the main theoretical positions in regard to ethics?
Which do you think are most valuable? Why?
·
What ethical dilemmas might arise in your specialization?
·
How can ethical codes and standards help?
·
What are the strengths and limitations of these ethical codes
and standards?
·
What are the differences between ethical theories and ethical
decision-making models? How can each help you in your profession?
·
What are your current strengths (specific characteristics,
beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, skills, and behaviors) that contribute to your
ethics? What areas do you need to develop?
Preparation
Note: The
assessments in this course build upon each other, so you are strongly
encouraged to complete them in sequence.
Use
the Ethics Case Study Template
[PPTX] Download Ethics Case Study Template [PPTX]to
complete your Ethics Case Study assessment. Do not submit a paper for
this assessment. Papers will not be graded.
Review Fisher’s Ethical
Decision-Making Model to support your work on this assessment.
Capella
Multimedia
Click the links provided
below to view the following multimedia pieces:
Download and use the
Ethics Case Study Template. You will complete this assessment by replacing all
language that is enclosed with brackets […] in the PowerPoint with your own
words. As in the previous assessment, you may enhance the design of the presentation
to make it more effective. Again, links to tips for using PowerPoint and
designing effective presentations are provided in PowerPoint Resources
activity.
The Presentation
Your PowerPoint should
include the following:
1. Title
slide: On the first slide of the PowerPoint:
o Enter a
descriptive title of approximately 5–15 words that concisely communicates the
heart of the case study. It should stir interest while maintaining professional
decorum.
o Enter
your name, and a job title and organization that would fit with your case
study.
2. Case
Study Overview slides: Provide the briefest possible narrative description of the
professional conflict in the case. Additional supporting details and references
can be added in the notes section in the slide. The overview should include:
o The
professional setting of the case.
o Brief
descriptions of the individuals involved and their roles.
o A brief
summation of the ethical dilemma presented in the case study.
3. Ethical
Concerns slides: Bullet point three or more ethical concerns in the case and
apply one or more ethical standards to each concern. Additional supporting
details and references can be added in the notes section on the slide. Be sure
to link to elements of the code.
4. Comparison
of Ethical Theories slides: In the first row of the provided table,
enter the names of two ethical theories that you think would
be the most appropriate for the situations in the case. In the following rows,
enter comparisons of relevant features of the two theories. In the notes
section, evaluate which theory provides a more functional framework for your
case and explain why. (Note that ethical theories and ethical decision-making
models are two different things. Please make sure you are comparing,
contrasting, and evaluating two ethical theories).
5. Ethical
Decision-Making Model slides:
o Choose
an ethical decision-making model, and identify each step in the model.
o Apply
the model to your case and, under each step of the model, describe how that
step would look if you applied it to the case.
o Incorporate
multicultural issues presented in the case study within the selected ethical
decision-making model.
o Add
copies of this slide as needed, and combine steps on the slides as necessary or
appropriate. In the notes section, write out supporting narrative details for
your bullet points. (Note that ethical theories and ethical decision-making
models are two different things. Please make sure you are applying steps of the
ethical decision-making model to your case).
6. Proposed
Resolution slide: Use bullet points to summarize your proposed resolution to the
ethical dilemmas in the case. In the notes section, write out supporting
narrative details for your bullet points.
7. References
slides: Use current APA style and formatting guidelines.
o Citation
requirements: You must cite at least three scholarly research articles. You may
cite reputable sources form Web sites, books, textbooks, and suggested
resources as well, but these will not count toward the three required scholarly
research references.