Department of Defense uses a specific framework to make ethical decisions.[

The Department of Defense uses a specific framework to make ethical decisions.

1. Define the problem.

   1. State the problem in general terms.
   2. State the decisions to be made
2. Identify the goals.
   1. State short-term goals.
   2. State long-term goals.
3. List appropriate laws or regulations.
4. List the ethical 
   values
    at stake.

5. Name all the stakeholders.

   1. Identify persons who are likely to be affected by a decision.
   2. List what is at stake for each 
      stakeholder
      .
6. Gather additional information.
   1. Take time to gather all necessary information.
   2. Ask questions.
   3. Demand proof when appropriate.
   4. Check your assumptions.
7. State all feasible solutions.
   1. List solutions that have already surfaced.
   2. Produce additional solutions by brainstorming with associates.
   3. Note how stakeholders can be affected (loss or gain) by each solution.
8. Eliminate unethical options.
   1. Eliminate solutions that are clearly unethical.
   2. Eliminate solutions with short-term advantages but long-term problems.
9. Rank the remaining options according to how close they bring you to your goal, and solve the problem.
10. Commit to and implement the best ethical solution.