Ethical Decision Making
by Emily Krasnickas
1. Dilemma
1.1. "Oh look, great! We have a guy. Now we have someone to fetch the coffee and carry the boxes."
2. Stakeholders
2.1. Philip
2.2. Nancy
2.3. Reina
2.4. Committee members
2.5. Male OT practitioners
3. Possible Actions
3.1. 1) Do nothing
3.1.1. Avoid a possibly serious situation
3.1.2. Comments continue
3.2. 2) Report to leader of committee
3.2.1. Comments stop
3.2.2. Necessary actions are taken
3.2.3. May affect group dynamics
3.3. 3) Address people who made the comments
3.3.1. Comments stop
3.3.2. Respect for male OT practitioners
3.3.3. Uncomfortable environment
3.4. 4) Quit the committee
3.4.1. No exposure to comments
3.4.2. Continued disrespect
3.4.3. Not involved in OT
4. Course of Action
4.1. 3) Address those who made the comments
4.2. Core Values
4.2.1. Equality
4.2.2. Dignity
4.3. Ethical Principles
4.3.1. Fidelity
4.3.1.1. 6I. Respect competency, promote collaborative environment
4.3.2. Justice
4.3.2.1. 4F. Remind colleagues of policices