KIN 122 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Conscientiousness, Primum Non Nocere, Internal Control
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Identify who (individuals and groups) are potentially affected by your decision. Identify relevant articles from the code of ethics: codes from related professions can also offer guidance. Application to any one setting/situation is limited: members of a professional organization work with diverse populations and a variety of activities. Professions change rapidly: sometimes codes reflect what can be agreed upon, rather than an ethical ideal. Sometimes focus too much on minor issues: at e(cid:454)pe(cid:374)se of (cid:862)(cid:271)ig(cid:863) (cid:395)uestio(cid:374)s fo(cid:396) a p(cid:396)ofessio(cid:374) Not (cid:862)(cid:272)ook(cid:271)ooks(cid:863) fo(cid:396) (cid:396)espo(cid:374)si(cid:271)le behaviour: hard to follow exactly. Look to the ethics literature for guidance: ethics texts and journal articles, these sources might not be directly relevant, but can offer important guidance. Consideration of own personal bias, stress, and self-interest: this step requires a lot of self-awareness as a professional! Apply fundamental ethical principles and theories to the situation. Develop alternative courses of action: evaluate the costs/benefits of each action. Action, with a commitment to assume responsibility.
