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Frost2351

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on: Jul 31, 2018
Which of the following is NOT a publication or creation of the U.S. Department of Labor?
 
  a. The Occupational Outlook Handbook
  b. The Dictionary of Occupational Titles
  c. The Guide for Occupational Exploration
  d. The Career Information System

Question 2

Discuss the purpose of ethical codes, as well as potential limitations.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


durant1234

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Reply #1 on: Jul 31, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

Purpose and limitations of ethical codes
a. Purpose
i. Educate practitioners about sound ethical conduct
ii. Provide a mechanism for accountability
iii. Serve as a catalyst for improving practice
iv. Clarify the nature of ethical responsibilities to clients and society
v. Protect clients and members of the profession from unethical or incompetent practice
vi. Helps protect a profession from outside regulation by providing a method for self-regulation
b. Limitation
i. Some issues cannot be resolved by a code of ethics
ii. Some codes are ambiguous and, in turn, open to interpretation
iii. Difficult to enforce
iv. Conflicts may exist within ethical codes and among different organizations' codes
v. Some legal and ethical issues not covered in codes
vi. Conflicts may arise between ethical and legal codes
vii. Some may be adapted to specific cultures
viii. Cannot provide solutions to all situations
ix. Ethical codes are historical documents
x. Knowledge of codes does not necessarily equate with ethical practice


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