Evaluate each of Sam’s alternatives, choosing Chris or Dana, using the guidelines for ethical decision making.

• Front page test: Would I be embarrassed if my decision became a headline in the local newspaper? 

 Would I be willing to be treated in the same manner?

 Are the dignity and liberty of others preserved by this decision? Are the rights and welfare of lower-status people given full consideration? 

• Personal gain test: Is an opportunity for personal gain clouding my judgment?.

• Congruence test: Is this decision or action consistent with my espoused principles? Can the procedures used to make this decision stand up to scrutiny by those affected?  Does a benefit for some cause unacceptable harm to others?  How critical is the benefit? Can the harmful effects be mitigated?

• Good night’s sleep test: Whether or not anyone else knows about my action, will it produce a good night’s sleep? 

• Front page test: Would I be embarrassed if my decision became a headline in the local newspaper?  Would I be willing to be treated in the same manner?  Are the dignity and liberty of others preserved by this decision?

• Equal treatment test: Are the rights and welfare of lower-status people given full consideration? 

• Personal gain test: Is an opportunity for personal gain clouding my judgment? 

• Congruence test: Is this decision or action consistent with my espoused principles?

• Procedural justice test: Can the procedures used to make this decision stand up to scrutiny by those affected?

• Cost–benefit test: Does a benefit for some cause unacceptable harm to others?  How critical is the benefit? Can the harmful effects be mitigated?

• Good night’s sleep test: Whether or not anyone else knows about my action, will it produce a good night’s sleep?