The ethical decisions we confront daily are toughest when there is a significant downside to making the “correct” choice—or when it is unclear what that choice is.
Form groups of three students and discuss each situation below. What would you do? Compare your answers.
1. If something at a yard sale was far more valuable than the posted price, would you let the seller know?
2. Is it considered stealing to take pens from a bank? What about extra napkins from a fast-food restaurant?

3. Is it unfair to move into better (unoccupied) seats at a sporting event or concert?
4. Imagine your boss gives you credit for a project that your colleague did most of the work on. Should you accept the praise?
5. Are you obligated to lend money to friends and family?
6. Your boss asks you to cover for him on his expense report by saying you were at a meal with him when really you weren’t. Should you do it?