Describe how to apply ethics in professional environments Contact someone you know who has been working for several years in the professional work world (or in your chosen field). This can be a mentor, a family member, a friend, etc. Ask them to describe a situation in which their ethics were challenged while conducting business, and how they handled the situation. Analyze why this situation posed an ethical dilemma, describe how it was actually handled and describe how you might have handled it. Discuss the pros and cons of each possible reaction to the situation.