Ethical Analysis on Assignments

Relevant Information Test – Have I/we obtained as much information as possible to make an informed decision and action plan for this situation?

Involvement Test – Have I/we involved all who have a right to have input and/or to be involved in making this decision and action plan?

Consequential Test – Have I/we anticipated and attempted to accommodate for the consequences of this decision and action plan on any who are significantly affected by it?

Fairness Test – If I/we were assigned to take the place of any one of the stakeholders in this situation, would I/we perceive this decision and action plan to be essentially fair, given all of the circumstances?

Enduring Values Test – Does this decision and action plan uphold my/our priority enduring values that are relevant to this situation?

Universality Test – Would I/we want this decision and action plan to become a universal law applicable to all similar situations, even to myself/ourselves?

Light-of-day Test – How would I/we feel and be regarded by others (working associates, family, etc.) if the details of this decision and action plan were disclosed for all to know?