How can you tell if you are facing an ethical dilemma?
How can you tell if you are facing an ethical dilemma?
There may well be an ethical issue at the root of their discomfort. A clearer indication of an ethical problem is a feeling of guilt. If they’re feeling guilty, they probably did something wrong—or are thinking about doing something they know is wrong. They shouldn’t deny this feeling.
What should an accountant do when faced with an ethical dilemma?
Ethics in Accounting: How to Handle Common Dilemmas
- Accounting ethics involving conflicts of interest.
- Predicaments with client confidentiality.
- Impacts of financial reporting.
- Identify potential legal issues.
- Take an outsider’s view.
- Identify the parties affected
- Get professional advice.
What should you not do in an ethical dilemma?
Avoiding Ethical Dilemmas
- Make sure ethical expectations are clear. Discuss ethical dilemmas with your supervisor before they occur.
- Don’t just say yes. Avoid the knee-jerk reaction to say yes when your supervisor asks you to do something.
- Learn to say no.
- Don’t be the frog.
- Don’t be nosy.
- Lead by example.
What should you do when faced with an ethical dilemma in child care?
Analyze the dilemma Brainstorm possible resolutions. Consider ethical finesse finding a way to meet everyone’s needs without having to make a difficult decision. Look for guidance in the NAEYC Code. Carefully review its Ideals and Principles—particularly those that apply to responsibilities to children and families.
How do you resolve ethical situations?
A Ten Step Process for Resolving Ethical Issues
- Identify the problem as you see it.
- Get the story straight – gather relevant data.
- Ask yourself if the problem is a regulatory issue or a process issue related to regulatory requirements.
- Compare the issue to a specific rule in ASHA’s Code of Ethics.