Using the Framework for Ethical Decision Making, describe coming to a decision on whether to do this activity:
Downloading/streaming copyrighted content — books, music, movies, etc. — through free, unauthorized sources. OR Plagiarizing another person’s work, school assignment, etc. Provide a two to three sentence answer for each of the five questions in the framework.
1. “Is the action legal?”
2. “Does the action comply with your company’s policies and guidelines?” In this case, it may be personal guidelines. Explain why it does or does not.
3. “Who will be affected by your decision and how?” Identify at least two types of stakeholders.
4. “Does the action comply with the company values?” In this case, it may be personal values. Explain why it does or does not.
5. “How will you feel after the decision is known?”
Source: Amy Newman, Business Communication & Character
