Eye on Ethics: Ethics Consultation - The Wisdom of Crowds

Authors

Frederic G. Reamer, Rhode Island CollegeFollow

Document Type

Article

Department (Manual Entry)

School of Social Work

Abstract

Social workers do not always agree when they first assess complex ethical dilemmas. And, of course, groups sometimes reach poor conclusions. However, earnest group consultation that factors in diverse views often yields sound judgments—and that’s trusting the wisdom of the crowd.

Citation

Reamer, Frederic. G., "Eye on Ethics: Ethics Consultation -- The Wisdom of Crowds," April, 2014, available at http://www.socialworktoday.com/news/eoe_041614.shtml