Chapter 4.7, Problem 1PC

Summary Introduction

To determine: The steps in the ethical decision-making framework.

Introduction: At the times of ethical dilemmas the decision that helps the individuals to make the choice between the two conflicting options is known as the ethical decision making.

Answer to Problem 1PC

The steps in the ethical decision making are; identify the issues, identify the stakeholders and gather information, evaluate alternatives and choose a course of action.

Explanation of Solution

Steps in the ethical decision-making framework:

The ethical decision-making consist of four steps, these steps are discussed as follows:

• Identify the issue: It is the first step in the ethical decision-making framework. It requires collecting the data, hiding the true purpose of the study from the person data being collected and using the results to deceive or damage the public.
• Collect information from the stakeholders: Firm focus to gather the information about the issues in the first step and in the second step it focuses on getting the individuals’ help to resolve the issues.
• Evaluate the alternative: On the basis of the ethical issues figured out, alternatives must be figured out to resolve those issues.
• Choose the course of action: After figuring the entire possible alternative, the alternative with the heaviest weight should be selected and taken as the course of action to resolve the issue.