Alternative Actions

Evaluate the options by asking the following questions: n Which option will produce the most good and do the least harm? (The Utilitarian Approach) n Which option best respects the rights of all who have a stake? (The Rights Approach) n Which option treats people equally or proportionately? (The Justice Approach) n Which option best serves the community as a whole, not just some members? (The Common Good Approach) n Which option leads me to act as the sort of person I want to be? (The Virtue Approach) Make a Decision and Test It Considering all these approaches, which option best addresses the situation? If I told someone I respect—or told a television audience—which option I have chosen, what would they say? Act and Reflect on the Outcome How can my decision be implemented with the greatest care and attention to the concerns of all stakeholders?