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.