Remember that the best statement of the issue will...

Highlight the tension between two competing values.

Focus on whether the outcome would help everyone achieve their highest ethical goals instead of just taking care of yourself.

Avoid focusing on a specific course of action. Choosing exactly what you're going to do too early defeats the purpose of analysis.

Avoid focusing on yourself to avoid an unpleasant outcome. Being ethically mature involves considering the expectations of all of the people involved, even if you face some risks.

If you want some additional background in framing ethical issues, click on the book icon at the top of this page. Remember that the Ethics Coach playbook changes on each page with information that may give you a clearer picture of the task you are facing.

As you are Being Intelligent, select the statement that best represents the values that are in tension in the ethical dilemma. Then click Next at the bottom of the page.

Which issue frames the values in tension?

a) How to ensure environmental sustainability while keeping the policy fair to all parties.

b) How to draw new drilling business to your state without attracting negative publicity to the Commission.

c) How to require full disclosure of fracking chemicals without losing the income Terebro brings.

d) How to balance the community’s interest in holding companies accountable for safeguarding the environment with companies’ right to preserve trade secrets.