Which of the following should be the first step in assessing ethical behavior in a certain situation?

A) Seek the advice of managers.
B) Make a judgment based on the outcome of the activity.
C) Consider appropriate moral values.
D) Collect facts related to the situation.
E) Gather a range of opinions on the effectiveness of the policy.

Answer: D
Explanation: D) There are three steps for applying ethical judgments to situations that may arise including first, gathering relevant factual information, analyzing the facts and finally, making an ethical judgment based on the rightness or wrongness of the proposed activity or policy.