The diagram below provides a framework for examining ethical issues individually or as a group. Following this process will help you organize the facts and contextual paramaters of the dilemma, so that you can look at the situation objectively and choose a course of action based on logic rather than emotions. Select each step to learn more about it.


Step 8: Assess Outcomes
Evaluate both the process and outcomes of your ethical decision making in order to track creative solutions, unanticipated consequences, and overall satisfaction with the results of the plan of action by all of the parties involved. This evaluation process will allow you to minimize or avert future dilemmas, and improve your approach to them.