The Eight Step Ethical Method

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Analysis Examples

TWhat this tracks: each row is a different instance of the eight step model being completed. In addition to the answers to each step, it is also important to record:

the date or occasion of the instance

who is doing the analysis

what case study was being analyzed (eventually will link to a table)

Whether the instance is included in the “Classroom example) (Allows to easily add or take away from the classroom displays)

Student Name:

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Analysis Examples (Base)

Analysis Examples (Base)

Assignment Name

Show: Classroom Demo

Assigned to

Student Name

List the Relevant Facts

List Stakeholders

List Competing Goods

Identify Moral Principles

List possible responses/actions.

Apply Moral Principles

Compare Consequences

Make Decision & Explain

Case Study #1

Betty

Make 2 Lists: known facts and facts you want to know.

List Stakeholders

Use this format: x versus y

List all moral principles that apply to this case.

List 1-3 possible actions in full sentences

For each alternative action, list the principle(s) that uphold AND/OR violate the principles. Are there any alternatives that you can eliminate based on this analysis? Why or why not?

For each remaining alternativemake 2 lists: list of positive consequences; list of negative consequences. Clearly identify who will beneift/be harmed AND the degree (SML) of the impact.

Review your work. Which alternative do you believe is the most ethical? Why?

Case Study #1

Joel

Make 2 Lists: known facts and facts you want to know.

List Stakeholders

Use this format: x versus y

Principle: how this principle applies to the case

List 1-3 possible actions in full sentences

For each alternative actionlist the principle(s) that uphold AND/OR violate the principles. Are there any alternatives that you can eliminate based on this analysis? Why or why not?

For each remaining alternativemake 2 lists: list of positive consequences; list of negative consequences. Clearly identify who will beneift/be harmed AND the degree (SML) of the impact.

Review your work. Which alternative do you believe is the most ethical? Why?

Case Study #1

Nelia Scovill

Clara

Make 2 Lists: known facts and facts you want to know.

List Stakeholders

Use this format: x versus y

Use this format: Principle: how this principle relates to the case

List 1-3 possible actions in full sentences

For each alternative actionlist the principle(s) that uphold AND/OR violate the principles. Are there any alternatives that you can eliminate based on this analysis? Why or why not?

For each remaining alternativemake 2 lists: list of positive consequences; list of negative consequences. Clearly identify who will beneift/be harmed AND the degree (SML) of the impact.

Review your work. Which alternative do you believe is the most ethical? Why?

Case Study #1

Nelia Beth Scovill, Ph.D.

Maria

Make 2 Lists: known facts and facts you want to know.

List Stakeholders

Use this format: x versus y

Principle: how this principle applies to the case

List 1-3 possible actions in full sentences

For each alternative actionlist the principle(s) that uphold AND/OR violate the principles. Are there any alternatives that you can eliminate based on this analysis? Why or why not?

For each remaining alternativemake 2 lists: list of positive consequences; list of negative consequences. Clearly identify who will beneift/be harmed AND the degree (SML) of the impact.

Review your work. Which alternative do you believe is the most ethical? Why?

Classroom Case Study

Entire Class

Known facts: When pulling out of parking space in a store parking lot Brad dented someone’s car. (will call this person “SO”) Ben is in a hurry to get home to help his daughter. Sam Would like to know: Was either Brad or SO parked poorly?

Identified in Case Study

Brad

Carole

Deborah

SO (Driver of the dented car)

Not identified in case

SO’s family members

Brad’s insurance agent

SO insurance agent

Store manager

Use this format: x versus y

Principle: how this principle applies to the case

Option A: Leave a note on the windshield with apology and contact information, and go home. Option B: Go home. Option C: Return to the store and ask someone in the store to make announcement that a car (give license #, car model and make, and color) has been dented and to meet in the parking lot to discuss next steps.

For each alternative actionlist the principle(s) that uphold AND/OR violate the principles. Are there any alternatives that you can eliminate based on this analysis? Why or why not?

For each remaining alternative, make 2 lists: list of positive consequences; list of negative consequences. Clearly identify who will benefit/be harmed AND the degree (S, M, L) of the impact.

Review your work. Which alternative do you believe is the most ethical? Why?

Case Study #1

Prof. Scovill

Make 2 Lists: known facts and facts you want to know.

List Stakeholders

Use this format: x versus y

Principle: how this principle applies to the case

List 1-3 possible actions in full sentences

For each alternative actionlist the principle(s) that uphold AND/OR violate the principles. Are there any alternatives that you can eliminate based on this analysis? Why or why not?

For each remaining alternativemake 2 lists: list of positive consequences; list of negative consequences. Clearly identify who will beneift/be harmed AND the degree (SML) of the impact.

Review your work. Which alternative do you believe is the most ethical? Why?

Extra Credit Case Study

Felix

Make 2 Lists: known facts and facts you want to know.

List Stakeholders

Use this format: x versus y

Principle: how this principle applies to the case

List 1-3 possible actions in full sentences

For each alternative actionlist the principle(s) that uphold AND/OR violate the principles. Are there any alternatives that you can eliminate based on this analysis? Why or why not?

For each remaining alternativemake 2 lists: list of positive consequences; list of negative consequences. Clearly identify who will beneift/be harmed AND the degree (SML) of the impact.

Review your work. Which alternative do you believe is the most ethical? Why?

Entire Class

Make 2 Lists: known facts and facts you want to know.

List Stakeholders

Use this format: x versus y

Principle: how this principle applies to the case

List 1-3 possible actions in full sentences

For each alternative actionlist the principle(s) that uphold AND/OR violate the principles. Are there any alternatives that you can eliminate based on this analysis? Why or why not?

For each remaining alternativemake 2 lists: list of positive consequences; list of negative consequences. Clearly identify who will beneift/be harmed AND the degree (SML) of the impact.

Review your work. Which alternative do you believe is the most ethical? Why?

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Assignment Name

Assignment Name

Case Study #1

Classroom Case Study

Extra Credit Case Study

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