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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)
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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
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Case Study #1
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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?
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Case Study #1
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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?
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Case Study #1
NS
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?
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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?
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Classroom Case Study
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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?
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Case Study #1
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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?
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Extra Credit Case Study
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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?
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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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