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How to Tackle an Ethical Dilemma

  1. Confirm it's an Ethical Dilemma

  2. Develop an awareness of your initial response. What life experiences/knowledge lead you to have this reaction/opinion?

  3. Document all relevant facts

  4. Determine which of the 8KQ best apply and generate the “best” questions.

  5. Apply Models

    1. ​Take into consideration the strengths and weaknesses of the various decision making models.

    2. Determine which model is relatively better suited, by going through the models steps.

  6. Reach an ethical judgement/decision based on reflection of Universal Values and Principles.

  7. Describe elements of the monitoring process.

JMU's Eight Key Questions

Models

  1. Fairness

  2. Outcomes

  3. Responsibilities

  4. Character

  5. Liberty

  6. Authority

  7. Rights

  1. Social Media

  2. Utility

  3. Rights

  4. Exceptions

  5. Choices

  6. Justice

  7. Common Good

  8. Virtue

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