Role Of Stakeholders In Social Work

Identify
The issues at stake: The issue at stake is whether or not to continue treating Tom, even though he cannot pay for services; he has offered labor in lieu of payment.
The stakeholders: Tom, Me, my agency, The social work profession
Stake for each: Tom is struggling and needs therapy. I feel guilt for turning him away. My agency would not benefit from Tom’s labor. The social work profession may suffer a bad reputation in consequence of my actions.
Options for action: I could treat Tom and get my computer fixed. I could turn Tom away.

Analyze
Consequences tool: By treating Tom in exchange for computer services, Tom would continue to get the therapy he needs. My computer would be fixed. My agency would not get paid. If they found out, I could lose my job and taint social works reputation.
Result:
The agency would also lose in this scenario, as well as the social work profession as a whole. There are more losers that winners.
Deontological tool: I would be treating Tom with the respect he deserves by continuing therapy with him, but would also be using him as a means of getting my computer fixed. I would also be wronging my agency and fellow workers by denying them