Koop, "Ethical Analysis"
Notable for omitting the decide-and-act step
SOURCE FOR THE PROCEDURE
Koop, Rebecca. "Ethical Analysis." 1998. http://www.coba.wright.edu/msis/mis323/slides/eth-plan/tsld005.htm (10 Jun. 1999).
THE PROCEDURE ITSELF
- Identify and describe clearly the facts.
- Define the conflict or dilemma.
- Identify the higher order values involved.
- Identify the stakeholders.
- Identify the options that you can reasonably take.
- Identify the potential consequences of your options.
WALT'S CHECKLIST
The same checklist was applied to all procedures.
- This method is most useful when the DECISION-MAKER ...
- can tolerate ambiguity, complexity or conflict [step 2]
- has plenty of time for investigation and analysis
- is skilled in causal or consequential reasoning [step 6]
- is skilled in conflict- or dilemma-resolution methods [step 2]
- This method is most useful in a SITUATION ...
- that will change little over time
- This method is most useful when STAKEHOLDERS ...
