Tucker’s five-question model
Tucker’s model supports ethical evaluation by asking whether a proposed action is profitable, legal, fair, right and sustainable or environmentally sound. It prompts consideration of financial effects, obligations, stakeholder treatment, ethical principles and longer-term consequences. The questions require evidence and judgement, including whose perspective and which alternatives are being considered. Not every question is equally relevant to every individual or professional decision.
Worked example
A profitable factory expansion meets legal requirements but would displace a vulnerable community. The model prompts analysis of fairness, the rights and interests affected, alternatives and long-term effects rather than treating profitability and legality as conclusive.
Common mistake
Passing one question does not settle the others, and legality alone does not establish ethical acceptability. Do not confuse the five-question model with a different ethical checklist.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | SBL | Supporting | September 2026–June 2027 |