Evaluate Richard Johnson’s decision using the guidelines for ethical decision making.

• Front page test: Would I be embarrassed if my decision became a headline in the local newspaper?
• Golden rule test: Would I be willing to be treated in the same manner?
• Dignity and liberty test: Are the dignity and liberty of others preserved by this decision?
• Equal treatment test: Are the rights and welfare of lower-status people given full consideration?
• Personal gain test: Is an opportunity for personal gain clouding my judgment?

• Congruence test: Is this decision or action consistent with my espoused principles?
• Procedural justice test: Can the procedures used to make this decision stand up to scrutiny by those affected?  
• Cost–benefit test: Does a benefit for some cause unacceptable harm to others?  How critical is the benefit? Can the harmful effects be mitigated?
• Good night’s sleep test: Whether or not anyone else knows about my action, will it produce a good night’s sleep?