Macro Ethics, Professionalism, & Boundaries

Question 1

What is the primary responsibility of a coach when maintaining boundaries with clients?

Accepted Answer

To keep a professional distance while fostering trust and respect.

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To be overly personal with the client.

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To become emotionally involved in the client’s life.

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To prioritize friendship over the professional relationship.

Question 2

How should a coach respond if a client asks for personal advice outside the coaching context?

Accepted Answer

By reminding the client of the coaching context and maintaining professional boundaries.

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By providing personal advice.

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By giving the client what they want to hear.

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By ignoring the client’s request.

Question 3

What is an example of ethical behavior in a coaching relationship?

Accepted Answer

Being transparent, honest, and maintaining confidentiality.

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Breaking confidentiality when convenient.

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Sharing client details with others for personal gain.

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Manipulating clients to achieve personal goals.

Question 4

How can a coach maintain professionalism when faced with ethical dilemmas?

Accepted Answer

By adhering to professional codes of conduct and seeking guidance from mentors.

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By making decisions based solely on personal opinions.

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By prioritizing the client’s immediate needs over professional standards.

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By avoiding the dilemma and hoping it resolves itself.

Question 5

What is the importance of self-awareness for a coach?

Accepted Answer

It allows the coach to remain objective and focused on the client’s needs.

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It helps the coach impose their beliefs on the client.

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It makes the coach more authoritative and controlling.

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It gives the coach permission to avoid difficult clients.

Question 6

What is an example of a boundary violation in coaching?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining confidentiality and trust.

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Offering professional advice outside of the coaching context.

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Coaching only within the established scope of the relationship.

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Engaging in personal relationships outside the coaching setting.

Question 7

What is the best way for a coach to handle a conflict of interest?

Accepted Answer

By disclosing the conflict and ensuring fairness in all actions.

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By ignoring the conflict and continuing the coaching.

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By prioritizing personal gain over the client’s needs.

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By hiding the conflict and avoiding the client’s concerns.

Question 8

Why is confidentiality crucial in the coaching process?

Accepted Answer

It is necessary to build trust and ensure a safe coaching space.

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It makes the coach more authoritative.

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It is not necessary in all cases.

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It is only necessary in certain coaching scenarios.

Question 9

What is the purpose of maintaining ethical standards in coaching?

Accepted Answer

To ensure that both the client and coach remain safe, respected, and objective.

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To control the client’s behavior.

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To make the coaching process more rigid.

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To increase the coach's personal authority.