Which of the following is the first and most crucial step in the ethical decision-making process?
a. Assess the context or environment in which the decision must be made.
b. Consider the various ethical principles or theories.
c. Identify the ethical concerns.
d. Make a decision and act on it.
ANS: C
The first step in the ethical decision-making framework is to carefully identify the ethical issue or dilemma.
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