Prioritize the steps in solving an ethical dilemma
1. Evaluate the outcome.
2. Plan an approach.
3. Visualize consequences.
4. Take action.
5. Identify problem.
5, 2, 3, 4, 1
To solve an ethical dilemma, one must clearly identify the problem, plan an approach, visu-alize the consequences, take action, and evaluate the outcome.
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