Ethical Case Scenario #3

Earlier in the year Brittany graduated with her human services-related degree that had a concentration in intercultural studies. She and her husband moved to a mid-Western city that has had a recent influx of Burmese refugees who settled in the area. Soon after moving she secured a job at a local organization where she would be able to apply her knowledge from her recent studies. This organization recently began working with the Burmese refugees for needed services, and Brittany worked with one particular Burmese family who was so appreciative of her help, they offered her what some would see as a generous gift; however, her organization has a strict policy against receiving gifts from clients for received services wherein one can be released from employment for doing so. As part of her studies, Brittany learned that it may not be appropriate to accept gifts from others for human-services work; however, she also learned in her intercultural classes that when a gift is offered from certain Asian populations, it is considered a very high honor but refusing a gift can also mean an equally high insult.

Based on the above scenario, answer each numbered item below with at least ½ page response for each question that is double-spaced. Use this document and type your answers below each question and submit to Blackboard when completed.

1. What do you see as the ethical dilemma(s) in this specific ethical case scenario? As part of your response, include what you see is happening that leads you to see them as ethical dilemma(s). (Shareas many dilemmas that you see based on what is noted in the case. It might help to think of the layers related to the case.)

2. Referencing the NOHS Ethical Standards for Human Professionals, what are three codes that could apply to this scenario?As part of your response, include code themes, and share how they could apply to the scenario. (NOTE: Do not use codes selected in prior case studies. Select different but applicable codes for this scenario.)

3. Imagine that you are Brittany in the above scenario. What would be your initial reaction to this situation? How do you think you would proceed in such a situation?

4. Using proper citation format for a direct quote, share one direct quote from the ethics textbook for this course that could relate to the above scenario, and share why you think this quote is pertinent. (Reference not required, and response does not have to be ½ page.)