Beyond these theories, some experts on ethics have proposed a straightforward practical guide$$or ethical algorithm$$to determine whether a decision is ethical, while others have recommended a five$-$step process to think through ethical problems $($this is another example of an ethical algorithm$).$ These steps involve understanding how a stakeholder would be affected by a decision, being aware of the ethical and moral implications of a decision, and assessing past decisions to know if they complied with set standards.