1) Set up the ethical situation with context and decision options
Make sure that this is a choice that you are facing (not judging other’s choices)
Who are the characters / stakeholders (who has “skin in the game”?)
What is at stake? A reputation? An outcome? A friendship?
2) Provide Key Question reference and discuss applicability
Mention all 8KQ and discuss relevance and applicability
Remove from consideration the questions that do not bring light to the situation
3) Weigh and analyze each relevant Key Question consideration
Does fairness point in multiple directions? Are there equity issues?
Are there multiple responsibilities?
4) Arrive at a decision and offer rationale to support
Provide a basis for the decision that someone else canfollow•A compelling rationale moves the decision from “could do…” to “should do…”
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