Ethical Issue

1. Ethical Issue
Identify and precisely articulate the ethical issue or issues presented by the problem.

2. Facts & Stakeholders
• The key facts
• The stakeholders who may be potentially affected by the decision
• The stakeholder’s interest and the potential impact of the decision on each stakeholder

3. Application
Using the major schools of ethical thinking, identify their application to this ethical issue to determine action options

4. Analysis
Evaluate each option in terms of implications consequences, strengths and weaknesses, including the decision made, where appropriate

5. Decision
Succinctly explain which option should be (or should have been) taken and why. Identify the key reasons for your decision and the likely consequences