Chapter 8: Ethical Dilemma

Question 1

A situation where a person faces a decision that must be made about the appropriate behavior

Answer 1

Ethical dilemma

Question 2

What are the six-step approach in resolving ethical dilemmas?

Answer 2

1. OBTAIN the relevant facts
2. IDENTIFY the ethical issues from the facts
3. DETERMINE WHO is AFFECTED by the outcome of the and HOW each person or group is affected
4. IDENTIFY the ALTERNATIVES available to the person who must resolve the dilemma
5. IDENTIFY the likely CONSEQUENCE of each alternative
6. DECIDE the appropriate action