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Almost

III. Practice ethical decision making

Occasionally

Frequently

Never

Always

I explicitly consider ethical issues when making

management decisions.

I use a standardized process to make decisions on

management issues with ethical implications.

When faced with a tough decision, I look to VHA mission

and values statements (or similar documents) and use

them to evaluate various options.

When faced with a tough decision, I think through the

short-term and long-term effects on various individuals

and groups.

When faced with a tough decision, I make sure that I am

not unfairly favoring a particular individual or group.

When I need advice on an ethical issue, I go to a person

with ethics expertise.

When I need advice on an ethical issue, I refer to

published sources

When making important decisions, I involve those who

will be most affected.

When important decisions are made by a group, I

ensure that someone is specifically tasked to call

attention to ethical considerations.

When I announce important decisions to staff, I take

time to explain the decision-making process and who

was involved.

When I announce important decisions to staff, I take the

time to explain the rationale for the decision.

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