Ethical Dilemma Analysis Worksheet: Twitter: Step 1:  What are the FACTS in this situation?

Ethical Dilemma Analysis Worksheet: Twitter

 

Step 1:  What are the FACTS in this situation?

 

Step 2:  What are the ethical issues involved? (Ethical dilemma(s) faced by Twitter)

 

Step 3:  Who are the stakeholders impacted by the situation?

 

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?