Ethical decision-making is characterized by respect for others, an awareness of justice, and sensitivity to the application of rules of conduct. It is an essential skill for all professionals.

Keep in mind that there is not necessarily a “right” answer to an ethical dilemma. Ethical decision-making is often difficult because you must decide not between “right” and “wrong” but between “right” and “right.” This framework provides a lens for situations where the answer is not simply ‘right’ or ‘wrong’. It presents five key elements of ethical decision-making.

Based on Robert Audi, the IAE Framework for Ethical Decision Making offers you a five-step process for effective and documented decision-making. If you use this framework to solve every ethical problem you encounter, you will become a powerful ethical decision-maker, which in turn will allow you to be an influential and effective professional. The lessons learned will make future ethical decision-making quicker.