6 Step Decision Making

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Determine the Facts

A.What we know (what, where, when , who , how. What do we know already
B. What else you would like to know
What other facts would you like to know that would help make a decision

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Define the Ethical Issue

A. Who are the stakeholders. Who has something to lose

B. Framing the Issue (Focus on right vs right) Focus on the Moral aspects

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Specify the alternatives

A. List the major alternative courses of action

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Assess the Consequences

A. Identify short and long term positive and negative consequences

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Make your decision

A. balance the consequences with your primary principles or values and select the alternative that fits best

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Reflection and Adjustment

A. See how your decision played out. How did it impact those who were impacted most effected by your decision