When Presented with a Decision That Requires Action, How Would

When presented with a decision that requires action, how would a consequentialist decide whether a potential action is ethical?

A) reflect on the views society has for potential actions and choose the one that is least divergent
B) consider the outcome of the action and compare the costs and benefits
C) consult his professional organization's code of ethics and act accordingly
D) evaluate potential actions against his own understanding of morality
E) refer to the law to make sure what he wants to do is not illegal