Ethical Decision-Making Framework The NC State Belltower at dusk and night. Photo by Marc Hall 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!