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Topic: Ethical Decision Making Model: A Case Study Date: Class: Behaviour Observed: Student’s participation in group work Name Observation Ethical Decision Making Name: Problem Recognition: Students have looked at the situation, identified the actors, the benefits and harms to each actor, the rights that may be exercised and the rights that may be denied by each affected party. 5 4 3 2 1 Identification of Alternative Courses of Action: Students have thought of a variety of courses of action to the situation or ethical dilemma. 5 4 3 2 1 Evaluation of Alternative Courses of Action: Students have considered the following questions in their evaluations: 1. Which alternative course of action respects the rights and dignity of the affected parties and can be universally applied. 2. Which alternative course of action will produce the most good and the least harm? 3. Which course of action will allow you to be at peace with yourself, proud of your decision, and confident that it would be defensible? 4. Which course of action violates no cultural norms, mores, or laws? 5 4 3 2 1 Estimation of Probabilities: Students have identified consequences that have a relatively high probability of occurring. 5 4 3 2 1 Calculation of Expected Values: Students have calculated the expected results of the various alternatives. 5 4 3 2 1 Justification of the Course of Action Chosen: Students express themselves in a coherent, comprehensive and defensible manner. 5 4 3 2 1 Ethical Decision Making Step One: Problem Recognition Gather information to identify the decisions and issues that are involved in the situation. Look at the situation and identify the actors, the benefits and harms to each actor, the rights that may be exercised and the rights that may be denied by each affected party. Step Two: Identification of Alternative Courses of Action This requires crea