| Step 1: |
Determine the facts in the situation - obtain all of
the unbiased facts possible |
| Step 2: |
Define the Stakeholders - those with a vested interest
in the outcome |
| Step 3: |
Assess the motivations of the Stakeholders - using effective
communication techniques and personality assessment |
| Step 4: |
Formulate alternative solutions - based on most complete
information available, using basic ethical core values
as guide |
| Step 5: |
Evaluate proposed alternatives - short-list ethical
solutions only; may be a potential choice between/among
two or more totally ethical solutions |
| Step 6: |
Seek additional assistance, as appropriate - engineering
codes of ethics, previous cases, peers, and reliance on
personal experience, prayer |
| Step 7: |
Select the best course of action - that which satisfies
the highest core ethical values |
| Step 8: |
Implement the selected solution - take action as warranted |
| Step 9: |
Monitor and assess the outcome - note how to improve
the next time |
