This assignment is an opportunity to explore and apply a decision making framework to an IT-related ethical
issue. A framework provides a methodical and systematic approach for decision making. UMGC Module 2 –
Methods of Ethical Analysis (see LEO Content – Readings for week 2) describes three structured frameworks
that may be used for ethical analysis, namely Reynolds Seven-Step Approach, Kidder’s Nine Steps, and
Spinello’s Seven-Step Process. There are several ways described in UMGC Module 2 to systematically
approach an ethical dilemma, and while each of the frameworks described has its merits, each will result in an
ethical decision if straightforwardly, objectively, and honestly applied
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