Step 6 of Welfel's Model of Ethical Decision-Making Involves Considering

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Essay

Step 6 of Welfel's model of ethical decision-making involves considering five principles of moral behavior discussed in the ethical codes of the ACA, the NCDA, and the APA.In the following ethical dilemma, list the five principles and identify how each applies to this situation, including how they might guide the counselor's decision-making.Tiyanna is a career services professional working with students at a small university.During a morning staff meeting, Tiyanna's supervisor, the Dean of Students, emphasizes the need to improve retention of undergraduate students, given an accreditation audit is scheduled for the next year.If the university does not improve its retention rate and prevent students from dropping out or transferring, the university could lose its accreditation.Later that afternoon, Tiyanna meets with a student who is considering transferring to a different institution that offers a degree program more in line with her career goals.Tiyanna remembers the Dean's concerns about keeping students at their university in order to improve the retention rate.Tiyanna feels pulled by the competing interests of her employer and her student client.

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Definitions:

Fraud

Involves wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

Functionalist Perspective

A sociological theory that considers society to be a complicated system in which various components function collaboratively to foster unity and steadiness.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate social norms or expectations, which can range from minor to serious.

Moral Boundaries

The limits that define acceptable behavior and beliefs according to societal standards and ethics.