PRF2601
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Unique #:
Due Date: March 2025
Detailed solutions, explanations, workings
and references.
+27 81 278 3372
, HOW DECISIONS ARE MADE HAS A LOT TO DO WITH HOW EFFECTIVE
THEY TURN OUT TO BE: A DETAILED DISCUSSION OF ETHICAL
DECISION-MAKING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 3
2. DEFINITION OF CONCEPTS ................................................................................ 3
2.1 Ethics ................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Ethical Dilemma ................................................................................................ 3
2.3 Discretion .......................................................................................................... 4
2.4 Ethical Reasoning ............................................................................................. 4
3. THE CHALLENGES OF DECISION-MAKING ....................................................... 4
4. THE PROCESS OF ETHICAL REASONING ......................................................... 5
5. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES ......................................................................................... 6
6. FIVE STEPS OF ETHICAL REASONING FRAMEWORK ..................................... 7
Step 1: Clarify the Ethical Dilemma ........................................................................ 7
Step 2: Evaluate Possible Solutions ....................................................................... 8
Step 3: Decide on the Best Course of Action .......................................................... 8
Step 4: Implement the Decision .............................................................................. 8
Step 5: Monitor and Modify ..................................................................................... 8
7. CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................... 9
8. REFERENCES ...................................................................................................... 9
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Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Unique #:
Due Date: March 2025
Detailed solutions, explanations, workings
and references.
+27 81 278 3372
, HOW DECISIONS ARE MADE HAS A LOT TO DO WITH HOW EFFECTIVE
THEY TURN OUT TO BE: A DETAILED DISCUSSION OF ETHICAL
DECISION-MAKING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 3
2. DEFINITION OF CONCEPTS ................................................................................ 3
2.1 Ethics ................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Ethical Dilemma ................................................................................................ 3
2.3 Discretion .......................................................................................................... 4
2.4 Ethical Reasoning ............................................................................................. 4
3. THE CHALLENGES OF DECISION-MAKING ....................................................... 4
4. THE PROCESS OF ETHICAL REASONING ......................................................... 5
5. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES ......................................................................................... 6
6. FIVE STEPS OF ETHICAL REASONING FRAMEWORK ..................................... 7
Step 1: Clarify the Ethical Dilemma ........................................................................ 7
Step 2: Evaluate Possible Solutions ....................................................................... 8
Step 3: Decide on the Best Course of Action .......................................................... 8
Step 4: Implement the Decision .............................................................................. 8
Step 5: Monitor and Modify ..................................................................................... 8
7. CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................... 9
8. REFERENCES ...................................................................................................... 9
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