Ethical Tests

Line-Drawing Test - Determines whether an action falls within ethical or unethical boundaries.

Conflicting Values Test - Resolves dilemmas by analyzing competing moral values.

Common Morality Test - Ensures actions align with widely accepted moral norms.

Utilitarian Test - Evaluates which action produces the greatest overall benefit.

Harm Test - Assesses whether an action minimizes harm compared to alternatives.

Publicity Test - Determines if a decision would be acceptable if made public.

Defensibility Test - Checks if a decision can be defended in front of peers or authoritative bodies.

Reversibility Test - Considers how one would feel if they were affected by the decision.

Professional Test - Ensures a decision aligns with professional ethical standards.

Colleague Test - Seeks input from trusted colleagues on ethical issues.

Organization Test - Checks if a decision aligns with an organization's ethical policies.

Cost-Benefit Test - Weighs financial and social costs against potential benefits.

Maximum Good Consequences Test - Focuses on long-term positive outcomes.

Rules and Practices Test - Checks if an action aligns with established guidelines.

Respect for Persons Test - Ensures decisions honor human dignity and autonomy.

Golden Rule Test - Evaluates if an action is fair by applying it universally.

Self-Defeating Test - Checks if an action would fail if universally adopted.

Rights Test - Determines if an action respects fundamental human rights.

Virtue Ethics Test - Assesses if an action aligns with virtues like honesty and integrity.