Ethical Dilemma Analysis Worksheet: Twitter

Step 4:What are the alternatives to resolve the situation? (engage in moral imagination)

Now, compare and weigh the alternatives using the ethical reasoning frameworks (Utilitarianism, Principles & Rights, and Virtue Ethics) in your response to: 5a, 5b, 5c, and 5d.

Step 5a:What does applying a Utilitarianism model tell you about the possible alternatives?

Step 5b:What does applying a Principles or Rights perspective to the alternatives say?Consider whether any professional ethics are involved, in addition to rights and principles. Any legal consequences involved?

Step 5c:How does Virtue Ethics affect the possible alternatives?Would you have made the same decision if you Dorsey? Why or why not?

Step 5d:Given all these analyses, what is the alternative you would propose and why?