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Dilemmas of social workers in the Department of Assistance in Material Need
VÍTOVEC, Renata
The thesis deals with dilemmas in the department of material assistance. The aim was to find out what dilemmas social workers in the material need department encounter in relation to their profession and institution, in relation to the client, in relation to society and in relation to their own family. Firstly, attention is paid to material need, specifically to the Department of Assistance in Material Need and the benefits paid by this department. A possible future scenario of how the situation in this department will develop is also outlined. Furthermore, the thesis focuses on the social worker and the client in material distress. The second chapter of the thesis deals with dilemmas of social workers, points out the difference between an ethical dilemma and an ethical problem, deals with the origin of dilemmas, their distinction and approaches to dilemmas. Attention is focused on the process of resolving ethical dilemmas. The third chapter is devoted to self-reflection and supervision as they can be tremendous aids in preventing the occurrence of ethical dilemmas. The fourth chapter provides an insight into the dilemmas encountered by the social workers in the welfare department with whom a semi-structured interview was conducted. Chapter five discusses these dilemmas from the perspective of ethical theories - deontology and utilitarianism. It seeks to find different perspectives on how the dilemmas can be resolved.
Ethical dilemmas of process transformation of residential social care facility
HORN, Roman
The thesis deals with ethical dilemmas that the author identified during the process of transformation of residency social care facilities. The aim of the work is to theoretically describe dilemmas identified and subsequently outline the procedure for their solution. The aim of the core part of the work, where is selected dilemma discussed using two ethical theories, is to point out the way these theories can help to solve the ethical dilemmas. The work is divided into five parts, the first of which defines the concepts, the process of transformation and the specifics of the target group of persons with mental disabilities. In the second part emphasises the role of the social worker in dealing with ethical dilemmas and the author generally deals with ethical problems and dilemmas from several points of view and addresses the question of responsibility of a social worker for the ethically-based decision in the specific situation of transformation. The third section describes the specific ethical dilemmas that have been identified during the transformation process, including identifying possible solutions. In the fourth part is the one selected ethical dilemma discussed with the aid of two ethical theories, deontology and consequentialism. In the final fifth part, the discussion, is thinking about benefits and the real possibilities of using ethical theories in social work practice and their meaningful link.

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