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Ethical Decision-Making Framework
Do you have a difficult decision to make?
Every day members of the NC State community face difficult decisions. The
Office of General Counsel
(OGC),
Internal Audit Division
(IAD), and the
University Compliance & Integrity Manager
(C&I Manager) are always resources for any questions or concerns. When taking action, or observing someone else’s actions, consider the following…
Is it Legal?
» No
→
Do not proceed. Contact the
OGC
for other options.
»
Not Sure
→
Ask for help. Contact
OGC
for assistance
.
»
Yes
… Ask Yourself:
Does it comply with NC State’s Policies, Regulations and Rules?
»
No
→
Do not proceed. Contact
OGC
or
IAD
for other options
.
»
Not Sure
→
Ask for help. Contact
OGC
or
IAD
for assistance
.
»
Yes
… Ask Yourself:
Does it align with NC State’s values, mission, and culture?
»
No
→
Do not proceed. Contact
OGC
or the
C&I Manager
for other options.
»
Not Sure
→
Ask for help. Contact
OGC
or the
C&I Manager
for assistance.
»
Yes
… Ask Yourself:
Would you feel comfortable if others knew about it or did it?
»
No
→
Do not proceed. Contact
OGC
,
IAD
,
or the
C&I Manager
for other options.
»
Not Sure
→
Ask for help. Contact
OGC
,
IAD
,
or the
C&I Manager
for assistance
.
»
Yes
… Ask Yourself:
Could you defend your decision if it appeared in the news?
»
No
→
Do not proceed. Contact
OGC
,
IAD
,
or the
C&I Manager
for other options.
»
Not Sure
→
Ask for help. Contact
OGC
,
IAD
,
or the
C&I Manager
for assistance
.
»
Yes
…
PROCEED.
The decision to move forward appears appropriate.
THINK and DO…The Right Thing!