Getting StartedThe cornerstone of professional social work practice is how social workers demonstrate ethics in the diverse and different issues faced each day. As a practitioner, you should be aware of your own personal biases. When the facts of a given case clash with your own values, you must still be empathetic and learn how to negotiate an ethical solution for those involved. Demonstrating ethical and professional behavior extends not only to your work with the individuals and families you serve, but also to your work with people in your organization and community. The skills you acquire now to integrate self-awareness with professional behavior will build the foundation for your future practice as a social work professional.It is essential to know and demonstrate the NASW ethical concepts and values in your practice each day. Indeed, demonstration of research-based practice and wise professional character as well as promotion of social and economic justice can be the lifetime goals of your practice!As a social worker, you will be expected to demonstrate character, leadership, and scholarship in practice.Character is the product of constant action, striving daily to make the right choices. Through your work in this course, you are demonstrating such qualities as responsibility, fairness, and caring, and proving by example that you value character.Scholarship means a commitment to learning. Applying diligence and effort towards learning about evidence-based interventions as a social worker can positively impact your practice as a professional.Leadership at your agency means having a positive influence on your colleagues. In taking the initiative to learn about evidence-based, effective practices, you can encourage others to attain the same objective, thus positively affecting your clients and your work towards greater justice.ResourcesTextbook: The Social Work Practicum: A Guide and Workbook for StudentsWebsite: National Association of Social WorkersFile: Case Study Jill’s Dilemma.pdfFile: How to Engage in Substantive Discussion.pdfBackground InformationAs you develop a familiarity with the NASW Code of Ethics and the role it plays in everyday situations, it becomes important to identify ethical dilemmas and outcomes in practice. By understanding the NASW Code of Ethics standards for social workers, you can gain insight into how you integrate your own personal values with those of your profession and practice.InstructionsIn your textbook The Social Work Practicum: A Guide and Workbook for Students, review Chapter 12, “Social Work Ethics.”Review the Case Study Jill’s Dilemma.pdf file.Review the ethical values and standards as set forth in the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics at https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=ms_ArtLqzeI%3d&portalid=0After landing on the NASW home page, navigate to the “Code of Ethics.”Consider the application of a narrative theoretical approach in this case (with a focus on empathy for the client’s experience), as well as the application of the social work values of self-determination, empowerment, and cultural competency.Navigate to the threaded discussion and respond to the following questions:What role does the NASW Code of Ethics have in this ethical dilemma? Identify at least one ethical principle and discuss its application to the scenario.Do you think Jill has an obligation to provide treatment to a client if there is a conflict with her religious beliefs and personal values? Explain why or why not, justifying your answer using the NASW code of ethics. Describe the agency’s and Jill’s professional responsibilities to the client. Be specific. What possible ethical outcomes can Jill consider in this scenario? Identify at least one and explain. Using the ethical decision making guidelines on page 138 of your textbook, provide a response to at least 5 of the bulleted items based on Jill’s Dilemma.

Study Subject: Microsoft4 – 6 pages, typed, line spacing at most 1.5, one-inch margins, 12-point Times New Roman font.Use bullet points to explain or justify all of your assessments. For example, in the SWOT analysis, you must include a bullet point for why you have chosen each of the Strengths or Weaknesses and another bullet point for each of your ratings from 1 to 10. Do this for the 5 Forces Analysis and the Weighted Competitive Strength Assessment as well. Note that the page limit has been expanded to allow you to do this.Give the Business Model, Vision & Mission Statement for your company.Do a 5 Forces Analysis of the industry; assess overall industry forces.Do good profit opportunities exist in this industry? Explain with bullet points.List the firm’s key competitive Resources and Capabilities.Identify the firm’s capabilities are core or distinctive. Explain with bullet points.Assess the competitive power of the company’s key Resources & Capabilities.Do a SWOT Analysis for the company.Assess the internal & external pressures facing the company; explain using bullet pointsDo a Weighted Competitive Strength Assessment against two other rival companies (you must use at least 6 key Competitive Strength Measures).Recommendations 1 for each issue, weakness, opportunity & threat you have identified.Many of you will analyze companies with important international operations and sales. In this case, explain the company’s international strategy using concepts from chapter 7: single country export strategy, a licensing strategy, a franchising strategy, acquisition, strategic alliances or joint ventures.Many of you will analyze diversified companies with several business lines or units. In this case, use the concepts from chapter 8. You should answer whether the company is pursuing related or unrelated businesses. Do a Business Attractiveness Assessment for three of the diversified company’s industries. Do a Weighted Competitive Strength Assessment of three of the company’s business lines or units. Finally set up a 9-cell matrix and interpret the results.Use bullet points for all your writing making sure you are clear & concise.Your report should be well organized and well written with no misspellings and no grammatical errors. The kind of report you would be proud to give to your boss next year.

Please complete attachment.Earlier in this orientation, you learned how FlexPath works and what’s expected of you as a FlexPath learner. For this assessment, you will create a personal FlexPath Action Plan. Creating this plan will give you the opportunity to reflect on what you’ve learned, consider your strengths and anticipated challenges, and develop a plan to put your decisions into action.Remember that this plan is for you. Creating it will help you:Recognize the knowledge, skills, and strengths you bring to your FlexPath experience.Gain clarity about expectations and habits you may need to change to succeed in FlexPath. Create a realistic plan for fitting FlexPath course work into your life. Prepare for your first meeting with your FlexPath coach.Begin your first academic course feeling empowered and ready to deal with challenges.