The purpose of the beginning of this paper is to present a white paper on the assessment of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s code of ethics guidelines upheld by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Followed by a comparison and contrast of the ICF Code of Ethics to the Code of Ethics outlined by the International Association of Coaching; identifying at least one method of implementation to ensure adherence to each defined guideline.
What is the International Coach Federation (ICF)? A non-profit organization that first began in 1995 for fellow coaches to support one another. The ICF is an organization that governs practices and behaviors of coaches (or mentors) worldwide. The organization is responsible for …show more content…
An Ethical Conduct Review Process and Independent Review Board (IRB) were established, allowing consumers to file breach-of-ethics complaints” (International Coach Federation, 2015). All universities follow the IRB process when it comes to research. Noncompliance to the IRB can lead to the termination of funding and suspension to further funding. It’s imperative that you keep the IRB informed if you make changes to the protocols approved by the IRB. Explain to your research team what is expected of them and the important pitfalls to avoid noncompliance.
ICF Code of Ethics The ICF Code of Ethics is designed to provide proper guidelines, accountability and enforceable standards of conduct (About? DNW Associates, n.d.). The ethical guidelines provided by the ICF address various criteria areas for professional conduct, including coaching relationships, confidentiality, and conflicts of interest.
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s Code of …show more content…
Both establish ethical standards to be observed by their members. The areas addressed by the ethical standards include employee/student protection, confidentiality, coaching relationships and contracts, and conflicts of interest. Most of the ethical standards protect students against exploitation by coaches/mentors. Both the ICF and IAC code of ethics have similarities and differences. Both similar in the way they address the four core aspects of coaching responsibilities. They differ regarding scope, with ICF code of ethics being more elaborate than the IAC code of ethics. The IAC focuses more on accrediting coaches and making sure that the individual aspiring coaches can meet the demands of complying with a higher ethical standard, while the ICF provides guidelines and safety regulations to protect both the coach and the