In some instances, a manager may prefer to set priorities according to the source of the claim and the operative roles. To do this, the decision maker selects one ruling cluster and sidesteps or downplays others. Although this works well for fundamental obligations in public service, other applications may produce crude oversimplifications that lead to the Morozov-like deformations.
The potential damage to important values and ethical claims can be minimized by making several checks. Anticipate follow through by inquiring, “Can I live with this?” Apply the acid test of prospective publicity and ask what kind of person would do this and whether you want to be and be known as that kind of person.