Question 1

Which ethical principles should be considered in deciding how to allocate limited resources.
Discussion Topics:

Accepted Answer

When deciding how to allocate limited resources, several ethical principles should be considered to ensure that the distribution is fair, just, and appropriate. Here are some key ethical principles that are often taken into account:

1. **Equity**: Resources should be allocated in a way that addresses the disparities among different groups and individuals. This means that those who are in greater need or have fewer resources should be given priority in the allocation process.

2. **Efficiency**: The allocation should maximize the total benefit to society. This means using resources in a way that gets the most value out of them, which can sometimes mean prioritizing those uses that have the greatest impact or return on investment.

3. **Utility**: Decisions should aim to produce the greatest good for the greatest number of people. This principle is related to efficiency but focuses more on the outcomes and the overall well-being that the allocation of resources can provide.

4. **Justice**: The distribution of resources should be fair and just, respecting the rights of all individuals. This includes procedural justice (fair processes) and distributive justice (fair outcomes).

5. **Respect for Persons**: Individuals should be treated with dignity and respect, which includes respecting their autonomy and their right to participate in decisions that affect them.

6. **Transparency**: The process for allocating resources should be open and transparent, so that it is clear how decisions are made and on what basis. This helps to build trust and accountability.

7. **Accountability**: Those who are responsible for allocating resources should be accountable for their decisions. This means they should be able to explain and justify their choices and be held responsible for the outcomes.

8. **Stewardship**: Those in charge of resource allocation should act as stewards of the public good, managing resources responsibly and sustainably for the benefit of current and future generations.

9. **Reciprocity**: There should be a balance between what individuals contribute and what they receive. This principle acknowledges the importance of rewarding contributions to society while also supporting those who are less able to contribute.

10. **Solidarity**: The community should stand together, supporting those who are most vulnerable and ensuring that no one is left behind. This principle emphasizes the social nature of humans and the importance of collective well-being.

In practice, these principles can sometimes conflict with one another, and trade-offs may be necessary. For example, maximizing efficiency might not always lead to the most equitable outcomes, and vice versa. Therefore, decision-makers must carefully consider the context and the specific situation to determine the most appropriate balance of these ethical principles when allocating limited resources.

Question 2

The United States spends more than twice as much on the needs of children than on the needs of the elderly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Social workers are moral agents who have a responsibility to influence organizations and communities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Discrimination does not exist in the provision of health, mental health, and child welfare services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss with the class what should be done if a client divulges information related to sexual abuse at the end of a session when there is another client waiting to be seen.

Accepted Answer

When a client divulges information relat

Question 6

Gay men and lesbians often encounter legal or other barriers when they attempt to adopt children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Social workers should work to eliminate discrimination because

Accepted Answer

A) Discrimination is unethical. 
B) Discrimination makes it difficult to achieve social work's goal of equal access. 
C) Discrimination creates additional social problems. 
D) A and C 
E) All of the above 
A) Discrimination is unethical. 
B) Discrimination makes it difficult to achieve social work's goal of equal access. 
C) Discrimination creates additional social problems. 
D) A and C 
E) All of the above

Question 8

Discuss your feelings related to same sex couples adopting; with so many children in the child welfare system needing permanent homes, should there be so much discrimination against same sex couples adopting?

Accepted Answer

As a society, we should prioritize the w

Question 9

To be an advocate and to engage in advocacy is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Adopt a particular stance about an issue of concern 
B) Advance a cause 
C) Attempt to produce a result in behalf of a person, group, or cause 
D) All of the above 
A) Adopt a particular stance about an issue of concern 
B) Advance a cause 
C) Attempt to produce a result in behalf of a person, group, or cause 
D) All of the above

Question 10

Discrimination in society and the profession makes it difficult to achieve social work's goals and ethical aims--of equal access for the fulfillment of individuals and the society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT considered advocacy as whistle-blowing?

Accepted Answer

A) Protecting clients from abuse by relatives 
B) Protecting clients from bill collectors 
C) Attempting to protect social workers from unwarranted vindictive retribution by other employees or administrators 
D) Protecting patients from abuse by staff members 
A) Protecting clients from abuse by relatives 
B) Protecting clients from bill collectors 
C) Attempting to protect social workers from unwarranted vindictive retribution by other employees or administrators 
D) Protecting patients from abuse by staff members

Question 12

Ethical relativists argue that the needs of the elderly should take precedence over that of the young.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe the role of advocacy for a social worker in regards to equality, inequality, and limited resources.

Accepted Answer

The role of advocacy for a social worker

Question 14

Discuss with the class the issue presented in the chapter on page 182, relating to a program faced with funding cuts if it cannot recruit more White applicants, despite the long wait list of eligible African-American candidates.As the social worker, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

As a social worker, it is important to a

Question 15

On a mezzo level, social workers should help a client obtain needed resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The most needy and most vulnerable groups of people should receive a greater share of resources and more services in order to obtain fair opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Ethics demands equal allocation of resources in all situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss with the class the important differences between equity and equality.
Class Exercises:

Accepted Answer

Equity and equality are two important co

Question 19

Limited resources is a concept that can mean many different things, such as:

Accepted Answer

A) Available resources are used elsewhere 
B) Agency priorities have changed 
C) Legislative commitments change 
D) All of the above 
A) Available resources are used elsewhere 
B) Agency priorities have changed 
C) Legislative commitments change 
D) All of the above

Question 20

Children of color and their families experience better outcomes and receive more services than their Caucasian counterparts in the child welfare system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which ethical principles should be considered in deciding how to allocate limited resources. Discussion Topics:

The United States spends more than twice as much on the needs of children than on the needs of the elderly.

Social workers are moral agents who have a responsibility to influence organizations and communities.

Discrimination does not exist in the provision of health, mental health, and child welfare services.

Discuss with the class what should be done if a client divulges information related to sexual abuse at the end of a session when there is another client waiting to be seen.

Gay men and lesbians often encounter legal or other barriers when they attempt to adopt children.

Social workers should work to eliminate discrimination because

Discuss your feelings related to same sex couples adopting; with so many children in the child welfare system needing permanent homes, should there be so much discrimination against same sex couples adopting?

To be an advocate and to engage in advocacy is to:

Discrimination in society and the profession makes it difficult to achieve social work's goals and ethical aims--of equal access for the fulfillment of individuals and the society.

Which of the following is NOT considered advocacy as whistle-blowing?

Ethical relativists argue that the needs of the elderly should take precedence over that of the young.

Describe the role of advocacy for a social worker in regards to equality, inequality, and limited resources.

Discuss with the class the issue presented in the chapter on page 182, relating to a program faced with funding cuts if it cannot recruit more White applicants, despite the long wait list of eligible African-American candidates.As the social worker, what should you do?

On a mezzo level, social workers should help a client obtain needed resources.

The most needy and most vulnerable groups of people should receive a greater share of resources and more services in order to obtain fair opportunities.

Ethics demands equal allocation of resources in all situations.

Discuss with the class the important differences between equity and equality. Class Exercises:

Limited resources is a concept that can mean many different things, such as:

Children of color and their families experience better outcomes and receive more services than their Caucasian counterparts in the child welfare system.

Ethical Choices in the Helping Professions

Values and Professional Ethics

Guidelines for Ethical Decision Making

Guidelines for Ethical Decision Making

Client Rights and Professional Expertise

Value Neutrality and Imposing Values

The Professional Relationship: Limits, Dilemmas, and Problems

Confidentiality and Informed Consent

Organizational and Work Relationships

Social Work With Selected Client Groups

Changing World, Changing Dilemmas

Whose Responsibility Are Professional Ethics

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Exam 9: Social Justice, Limited Resources, and Advocacy

Which ethical principles should be considered in deciding how to allocate limited resources. Discussion Topics:

The United States spends more than twice as much on the needs of children than on the needs of the elderly.

Social workers are moral agents who have a responsibility to influence organizations and communities.

Discrimination does not exist in the provision of health, mental health, and child welfare services.

Discuss with the class what should be done if a client divulges information related to sexual abuse at the end of a session when there is another client waiting to be seen.

Gay men and lesbians often encounter legal or other barriers when they attempt to adopt children.

Social workers should work to eliminate discrimination because

Discuss your feelings related to same sex couples adopting; with so many children in the child welfare system needing permanent homes, should there be so much discrimination against same sex couples adopting?

To be an advocate and to engage in advocacy is to:

Discrimination in society and the profession makes it difficult to achieve social work's goals and ethical aims--of equal access for the fulfillment of individuals and the society.

Which of the following is NOT considered advocacy as whistle-blowing?

Ethical relativists argue that the needs of the elderly should take precedence over that of the young.

Describe the role of advocacy for a social worker in regards to equality, inequality, and limited resources.

Discuss with the class the issue presented in the chapter on page 182, relating to a program faced with funding cuts if it cannot recruit more White applicants, despite the long wait list of eligible African-American candidates.As the social worker, what should you do?

On a mezzo level, social workers should help a client obtain needed resources.

The most needy and most vulnerable groups of people should receive a greater share of resources and more services in order to obtain fair opportunities.

Ethics demands equal allocation of resources in all situations.

Discuss with the class the important differences between equity and equality. Class Exercises:

Limited resources is a concept that can mean many different things, such as:

Children of color and their families experience better outcomes and receive more services than their Caucasian counterparts in the child welfare system.

Ethical Choices in the Helping Professions

Values and Professional Ethics

Guidelines for Ethical Decision Making

Guidelines for Ethical Decision Making

Client Rights and Professional Expertise

Value Neutrality and Imposing Values

The Professional Relationship: Limits, Dilemmas, and Problems

Confidentiality and Informed Consent

Organizational and Work Relationships

Social Work With Selected Client Groups

Changing World, Changing Dilemmas

Whose Responsibility Are Professional Ethics

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