Dan Murphy awoke at 5:45 A.M., just like he did every workday morning. No matter that he went to sleep only four hours ago. The Orange Bowl game had gone late into the evening, and the New Year’s Day party was so good, no one wanted to leave. At least Dan could awake easily this morning. Some of his guests had lost a little control celebrating the first day of the new year, and Dan was not a person who ever lost control.

Required

a. Determine the facts—what, who, where, when, and how.

b. Define the ethical issues.

c. Identify major principles, rules, and values.

d. Specify the alternatives.

e. Compare norms, principles, and values with alternatives to see if a clear decision can be reached.

f. Assess the consequences.

g. Make your decision.