College of Business Administration

Seminar in Business Ethics and Social Institutions

Discussion Questions for September 10, 1996:

The following Eight Steps to Sound Ethical Decision Making in Business are from Trevino & Nelson's Managing Business Ethics: Straight Talk About How to do it Right (New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1995, pp. 71-75):

1. Gather the Facts

2. Define the Ethical Issues

3. Identify the Affected Parties

4. Identify the Consequences

5. Identify the Obligations

6. Consider Your Character and Integrity

7. Think Creatively about Potential Actions

8. Check Your Gut

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