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Week 4 Discussion – Moral Philosophies
Select one moral philosophy (teleology,

Week 4 Discussion – Moral Philosophies
Select one moral philosophy (teleology, deontology, relativist perspective, virtue ethics, or justice) that has influenced the outcome of an ethical dilemma that you have witnessed.
Provide one example of the way in which this moral philosophy influenced the outcome of an ethical dilemma in a past or present organization. Note: Please do not identify workplaces or leaders by name.

 
Success and failure factors are evident in strategic planning and management.

 
Success and failure factors are evident in strategic planning and management. A process also exists to address emerging strategic planning and management issues. Please respond to the following:
Identify and discuss one critical success factor, and one failure factor regarding strategic planning and management.
Provide one hypothetical workplace and HR-related example for each of your selected success and failure factors.
Illustrate how these factors could improve or damage the Strategic Planning and Management Process model.
Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates’ posts.

Strayer University is moving to a new HR or payroll system that is sponsored by

Strayer University is moving to a new HR or payroll system that is sponsored by a firm called Workday.com. You have been asked to oversee the stakeholder management aspects of this project.
Identify some of the key stakeholders at Strayer, and describe how you plan to keep them engaged during your year-long project. Be sure to include the appropriate methods, since not all of your stakeholders are located at the HQ office in Herndon, VA.

In your post, respond to the following: Most states now require school social wo

In your post, respond to the following: Most states now require school social workers, counselors, and psychologists to hold master’s degrees in their fields, with several hundred hours’ worth of internship experience and often with a special certification. Why is it important for human services providers in schools to be so highly professionalized? Use supportive material from the reading assignment, citing your source in-text and listing your reference.
Must be 300 words.

Applying what you’ve learned from this week’s readings, in your post, describe t

Applying what you’ve learned from this week’s readings, in your post, describe the purpose of family reunification programs. What is the human service professional’s role in working with the child and the parents to achieve reunification? Use supportive material from the reading assignment, citing your source in-text and listing your reference.
Must be 300 words. 

 In response to your peers, provide thoughtful feedback on responses to the ques

 In response to your peers, provide thoughtful feedback on responses to the questions about the Sloan family. Draw connections to similar thoughts and plans you may have identified and discuss differences in your responses and perspectives. 
1.  Domestic violence, neglect, and child abuse can be caused by a variety of factors, including socioeconomic considerations, cultural norms, and personal traits. The risk of domestic violence, for instance, may be increased by a history of domestic violence, lack of education, or lack of culture that supports violence as a means of resolving problems. Neglect and child abuse can be caused by poverty as well (Schilling, 2014).
The father’s background indicates a history of physical and emotional abuse, which may have increased his risk of becoming an abusive parent. The father’s own experience of abuse may have contributed to his lack of empathy and understanding of his child’s experience. The father’s lack of understanding of his child’s experience, as well as his ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment for his child, and the father’s mental health issues of being depressed and anxiety, may have increased his being an abusive parent (Schilling, 2014).
A variety of factors can cause physical abuse, such as a lack of social support and a history of substance abuse.
The family’s strengths or protective factors are the mother’s concern for her child’s well-being and willingness to seek help. Her willingness to seek help may have prevented the abuse from occurring for an extended period. The fact that the family has a stable home environment and access to medical care may have also helped to prevent further harm to the child.
I would feel very concerned for the welfare of the child. I would likely try to help the child by reporting the abuse to the appropriate authorities and providing emotional support to the family of the child. Physical abuse is a complex issue that can have severe and long-term effects on the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of a child.
 What are the dynamics in this family that put them at risk for abuse?
In this family, there are several dynamics that put them at risk of abuse. The father was abused as a child. This history of abuse may increase the father’s risk of becoming an abusive parent. The parent’s lack of education and employment opportunities may also have increased their stress level and decreased their ability to provide a safe environment for their child.
Socioeconomic status can play a role in this family because the family’s financial situation may have limited their access to resources that could have helped them prevent the abuse. The family may have had difficulty affording medical care or lived in a neighborhood with limited access to social services.
2.  Hello, everyone. Dominic is a six-year-old child placed with Lucia and Frances as their adopted child. The dynamics that put this family at risk for abuse are their busy lives and Francis’s addiction to opioids; drug abuse is a risk factor. The casual factors are environmental. Their environment is not healthy. The risk factors for the father‘s background were that he got neglected by his father, which caused Francis to be abusive to his child. The current risk factors for abuse were that the parents were too occupied with their own lives to give the love and affection the child needed, and his needs were ignored. I think the child got targeted because “abusive parents have carried into their adulthood the unmet needs of their own childhoods; they exhibit low self-esteem, excessive dependency, a failure to meet the challenges of parenting, unrealistic expectations of their children, role reversal with their children, and impulsivity moreover parents abusing, children are frequently working out their own developmental conflicts” (Crosson-Tower, C. (2021). The family’s strength is Lucia, who rushed the six-year-old to the hospital to seek help, which may have saved the child’s life and helped with future abuse. If these parents were friends of mine, I would feel concerned about the child, and if I suspected child abuse, I would contact Child Protective Services. I would hate to have to call them because they were friends of mine. However, the child is more important.
I would try to be there for the family to offer advice like substance abuse counseling or family counseling. This is a concerning case of a child who has been abused and has been taken to the hospital numerous times, and finally, an investigation follows. Socioeconomic factors are that they are not living in poverty, so poverty is not the cause of abuse in this situation; substance abuse, neglect, and physical abuse are all issues. In this case, the father is abusive to Dominic. Abuse is non-accidental. “Particular children may be at higher risk for abuse than others, while parental traits and life circumstances as well as family systems may also present risk as well as protective factors” (Crosson-Tower, C. (2021). Even though Lucia‘s business was flourishing, there were issues in the house that caused problems for the child. Why did Francis put up with this and buy her husband‘s opioids, and why did it take her so long to help her child, and what factors play a role in this situation?

 In response to your peers, identify protective factors that may support the fam

 In response to your peers, identify protective factors that may support the family in avoiding or overcoming physical abuse 
1. One model that can help explain the risk factors and dynamics leading to physical abuse in parenting is the environmental-based model. Austin et al. (2020), states in their article that this model focuses on the external factors and environmental stressors that contribute to abusive behaviors. It suggests that certain risk factors within the family and broader social context can increase the likelihood of physical abuse.
Environmental-Based Model:
The environmental-based model emphasizes the impact of various risk factors on family dynamics, parent characteristics, and child well-being. These risk factors can include:
Socioeconomic Stressors: Families facing financial difficulties, poverty, unemployment, or inadequate housing may experience increased stress and frustration, which can contribute to a higher risk of physical abuse.
Parental Substance Abuse: Substance abuse issues, such as alcohol or drug addiction, can impair a parent’s judgment, impulse control, and ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment for their child, increasing the risk of physical abuse.
Parental Mental Health Issues: Parents with untreated or poorly managed mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, or personality disorders, may struggle with emotional regulation and parenting skills, increasing the risk of physical abuse.
History of Abuse: Parents who have experienced abuse themselves, either as children or in their adult lives, may be more likely to perpetrate abuse on their own children, due to a cycle of violence, where the learned behavior is repeated.
Stressful Life Events: Significant life events such as divorce, loss of a loved one, or job loss can increase stress levels within the family, potentially leading to an increased risk of physical abuse.
Prior research has largely focused on risk and protective factors at the individual and interpersonal levels of the socioecological model. More recently, research has begun to examine risk and protective factors at the community and societal levels, with results suggesting that programmatic and policy interventions that reduce risk and enhance protection at these levels are promising primary prevention strategies for child maltreatment (Austin et al., 2020). So, it is important to note that these risk factors do not guarantee that physical abuse will occur, but they increase the vulnerability of families and contribute to an environment where abusive behaviors are more likely to happen.
Question for the class: What are some potential interventions or strategies to address these risk factors and prevent physical abuse?
2.  The interactional model suggests that physical abuse is a result of a lack of effective communication, ineffective problem-solving, and inappropriate coping mechanisms used by parents to deal with stress and frustration. The risk factors that can impact family dynamics, parents, and children’s relation to physical abuse are the parents experience high levels of stress and frustration and may be more likely to engage in physical abuse as a means of coping with their emotions. Parents who have a supportive social network, such as friends, family, and community resources, may be less likely to engage in physical abuse (Zoysa, 2008).
Question- What are some of the most protective risk factors concerning physical abuse, and how can parents use this knowledge to create a safe environment for their children?

 With peers, reflect on which populations would be best served by counseling in

 With peers, reflect on which populations would be best served by counseling in a non-traditional environment and which would be hesitant to engage in such. 
1. Traditionally, counseling was confined to formal settings like offices, hospitals, or schools. However, in the last 30 years, there has been a growing recognition of the effectiveness of evidence-based practices delivered in the community or clients’ homes. There are several positives and negatives to this.
On the positive side, offering counseling at home or within the community yields numerous benefits for therapists and clients alike. According to goodtherapy.org, this approach enables the establishment of rapport, observation of family dynamics in a natural context, assessments, and the modeling of consistency and routine₁. This proves particularly advantageous for clients facing transportation or scheduling obstacles, including those working from home, individuals with disabilities, the elderly, or those dealing with mental health issues such as Agoraphobia or Asperger’s syndrome. Furthermore, clients with diverse cultural backgrounds often find more effective therapy when counselors engage in their homes, gaining insights into their environment, family dynamics, and community influences.
However, alongside these advantages come notable challenges associated with conducting sessions outside a controlled office environment. Privacy concerns emerge as a primary issue, as the confidentiality of counseling sessions may be compromised. Potential interruptions, ranging from phone calls to unexpected visitors or ambient noise, can disrupt the therapeutic process, causing client and counselor discomfort. Another significant challenge involves navigating the delicate balance between professional and personal boundaries, as therapists must be present in the client’s personal space while upholding ethical standards.
In summary, counseling in the community or home presents clear advantages regarding accessibility, cultural sensitivity, and real-world application. However, it poses challenges related to privacy, logistical issues, and maintaining professional boundaries. The success of this approach depends on a thoughtful consideration of these factors and an understanding of each client’s unique needs.
QUESTION FOR THE CLASS:
What do you perceive as the most significant barriers counselors often encounter when meeting a client in their home, and what strategies would be most effective in overcoming these challenges?
2.  Some of the most obvious pros of counseling in the clients homes are:
The counselor would get a good idea of what the family dynamic is. The counselor can view firsthand how the client acts in their own home.
There is always the possibility that the client may feel more comfortable and find it easier to open up about their feelings.
Sometimes clients don’t have adequate transportation, but the counselor does.
Some of the cons conserning home counseling are:
The counselor going into a home unfamiliar to them and not knowing if they are putting themselves in danger.
There is always the possibility that the client does not answer the door, causing the counselor to waste their time.
Another disadvantage of home counseling is the lack of consistency that could hamper the counseling sucess. (Morris, J., 2003)
I think the poor population would benefit most from home counseling. They don’t always have the resources needed to have adequate transportation. The client may be disabled and is limited in being mobile. 
Question for class: Would you feel comfortable going to the clients home?

Describe the information that can be obtained from the BLS website (name at leas

Describe the information that can be obtained from the BLS website (name at least 5 things) and explain how this information could be helpful to a hospitality management student.

 Lucia and Francis Sloan came to the attention of protective services after 6-ye

 Lucia and Francis Sloan came to the attention of protective services after 6-year-old Dominic was rushed to the local hospital by his frantic mother. The child was severely battered and it was suspected that he had a fractured arm. This was the third time in the last 6 months that he had been taken to the ER and the hospital staff had concerns about possible abuse. Throughout the investigation that followed, a picture of the family emerged.Lucia Sloan was a rather large woman with dark hair and eyes. Francis was small boned, very fair, and a stark contrast to his rather robust-looking wife. Lucia worked as an editor in a large publishing company while Francis, an accountant, worked out of a home office. Early in their marriage, they discovered that Francis was unable to father children so they agreed to adopt. Their first adopted child, Karyn, dark haired and dark eyed, was a year at placement. Karyn could well have been Lucia’s biological child, so striking was the resemblance. After several years, they adopted an infant boy whom they named Francis Jr. or Frankie. Frankie grew into a frail, blond-haired child who had frequent illnesses.By the time that Frankie was 4, Lucia’s career had flourished, often taking her on trips to meet with authors and speak at conferences. Although the accounting business was doing fairly well, Francis found that he was consumed with his parenting duties as Frankie was often ill. He complained of this to Lucia and, although she was sympathetic, she resented the fact that he expected her to cut back on her thriving business.Francis also developed severe back problems, remnants of a childhood injury. It had prevented him from playing sports as his father had wanted him to and his father criticized him for “not being much of a man.” Now in adulthood, Francis remembered his father with bitterness and was determined that his injury would not be obvious to others. He did not even admit the degree of his pain to Lucia, although it became clear to her eventually and she suggested that Francis see their doctor. He was prescribed painkillers by his physician with the recommendation that he seek surgery, which he did not want to do. Nor did he feel that he could take the time away from the children. Since the painkillers were effective, Francis concluded that he could remain on them and continue his activities. When his prescriptions ran out and the doctor would not renew them, one of Francis’s customers suggested that he could get them from a “private source,” although they might be a “bit more expensive.” Francis felt desperate and started buying his opioids from a man who would meet him in the park regularly each week.Francis’s drug taking began to impact his child care. Karyn was a busy 10-year-old who spent much of her time at friends’ houses, so Francis was alone with Frankie most of the time. Lucia, busy with her own pursuits, saw Francis’s frequent naps and growing disinterest in his son and complained that Francis was getting lazy. Francis also became moody and unpredictable and began losing clients. He blamed this on Frankie’s illnesses and began to berate the child much as his own father had berated him. Frankie had grown up to favor Francis physically with his light complexion and frail body. Frankie had recently begun wetting the bed and this sent Francis into a rage, resulting in the first beating. Subsequent beatings resulted whenever Frankie’s behavior angered his father. When the child accidentally knocked Francis’s pills into the sink one afternoon, it was the last straw for the overwrought father. He beat Frankie to unconsciousness. Lucia returned home soon after and, horrified, rushed her son to the nearest hospital.
What are the dynamics in this family that put them at risk for abuse? What are the causal factors?
What are the risk factors in this father’s background and how did these play out in this family?
What are the current risk factors for abuse? Why was this child targeted?
What are the family’s strengths or protective factors?
How would you feel if these parents were friends of yours? What might you have done?
What influence does socioeconomic status have in this case?
In response to your peers, provide thoughtful feedback on responses to the questions about the Sloan family. Draw connections to similar thoughts and plans you may have identified and discuss differences in your responses and perspectives. Crosson-Tower, C. (2021). Understanding child abuse and neglect 10th ed. Pearson.  Reprinted by permission of Pearson Education, Inc.