Part A is based on how well you demonstrate your abilities to use the 8-step ethical reasoning process to identify and resolve an ethical dilemma:
Identify the ethical dilemma Identify the internal pressures (biases) on decision making(1 point for this step, 2 points each for the remaining 7 steps)
Identify the cause of the dilemma
Identify the external (situational) pressures on decision making
Identify the internal pressures (biases) on decision making
Identify parties that may be affected by your decision making (whatever this decision may be)
Generate 3 alternative resolutions for the dilemma
Specify the potential consequences of each of these alternatives
Select 1 of the 3 alternatives and provide a rationale