Ethical Decision Making Framework Worksheet

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Ethical Decision Making Framework Worksheet

Ethical Decision Making Framework Worksheet

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ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING FRAMEWORK WORKSHEET

Date: {{date}}

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1. Identify the Ethical Dilemma

Clearly describe the situation or decision that presents an ethical challenge.

What are the factual details of the situation? Who are the key stakeholders involved (individuals, groups, the company, community)?

What are the potential courses of action currently under consideration? (List at least two distinct options if applicable).

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2. Identify Key Principles and Values

Which of our company's core values or ethical principles are relevant to this situation? (e.g., integrity, fairness, transparency, respect, responsibility, sustainability).

What professional or industry codes of conduct apply?

Are there any legal or regulatory considerations that must be taken into account?

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3. Evaluate the Impact of Each Option

For each potential course of action identified in Section 1, analyze the potential consequences:

a. **Option 1: {{option_1_description}}**

• Positive impacts (short-term & long-term): {{option_1_positive_impacts}}

• Negative impacts (short-term & long-term): {{option_1_negative_impacts}}

• Which stakeholders are most affected and how? {{option_1_stakeholder_impact}}

b. **Option 2: {{option_2_description}}**

• Positive impacts (short-term & long-term): {{option_2_positive_impacts}}

• Negative impacts (short-term & long-term): {{option_2_negative_impacts}}

• Which stakeholders are most affected and how? {{option_2_stakeholder_impact}}

4. Consider Alternative Perspectives

How might this situation be viewed by others (e.g., a colleague, a customer, a supervisor, a member of the public)?

If this decision were to be made public, how would it be perceived? (The 'light of day' test).

What would you do if your actions were to become a company-wide policy? (The 'universalization' test).

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5. Make a Decision and Justify It

Based on your analysis, which course of action do you recommend? {{recommended_action_summary}}

Clearly justify your decision by referencing the ethical principles, values, and impact analysis conducted above. Explain why this option is the most ethical and responsible choice.

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6. Plan for Implementation and Review

What steps need to be taken to implement this decision? {{implementation_steps}}

How will the outcomes of this decision be monitored or reviewed? {{monitoring_plan}}

What potential challenges or unforeseen consequences might arise during implementation, and how will they be addressed? {{potential_challenges}}

7. Reflection and Learning

What lessons can be learned from this ethical dilemma? {{lessons_learned}}

How can future similar situations be prevented or handled more effectively? {{future_improvements}}

Approval and Acknowledgment

I have completed this Ethical Decision-Making Framework Worksheet to facilitate a thorough analysis of the situation and guide an ethically sound decision.

Employee Signature: _________________________ Date: {{signature_date}}

Supervisor Signature: _________________________ Date: {{supervisor_signature_date}}

(Optional) Ethics Committee/HR Representative Signature: _________________________ Date: {{ethics_committee_signature_date}}