Question: what is the first step in an ethical decision-making process?
Answer: 1 - GATHER THE FACTS. □ Don't jump to conclusions without the facts. ...  2 – DEFINE THE ETHICAL ISSUE(S) ...  3 – IDENTIFY THE AFFECTED PARTIES. ...  4 – IDENTIFY THE CONSEQUENCES. ...  5 – IDENTIFY THE RELEVANT PRINCIPLES, 6 – CONSIDER YOUR CHARACTER & 7 – THINK CREATIVELY ABOUT POTENTIAL. 8 – CHECK YOUR GUT.