Principles of Ethical Communication

Promoting access to communication resources is essential for contributing to the well-being of individuals and society.

Condoning communication that involves intimidation or coercion is considered ethical.

Sharing personal convictions while ignoring fairness and justice is an ethical practice in communication.

Intrusive communication includes practices like eavesdropping and monitoring internet use.

Manipulative communication seeks to gain compliance through fair negotiation.

Principles of Ethical Communication

Advocate for truthfulness, accuracy, honesty, and reason.
Support freedom of expression, different viewpoints, tolerance of disagreements for informed, responsible decision-making.
Respect other communicators to evaluate and respond to messages.
Promote access to resources and opportunities to fulfill potential and contribute positively.
Foster caring, respectful communication climates.
Condemn degrading communication (distortion, intimidation, intolerance).
Encourage courageous expression of personal beliefs in a just manner.
Support the sharing of information while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
Accept responsibility for long term and short-term communication consequences.

Unethical Communication in the Workplace

Coercive: Intimidation and threat.
Destructive: Backstabbing, inappropriate jokes.
Deceptive: Euphemisms, lying.
Intrusive: Eavesdropping, phone tapping, internet monitoring.
Secretive: Hiding information, cover-ups.
Manipulative/Exploitative: Gaining compliance through control and exploitation.

Explore the fundamental principles guiding ethical communication, including truthfulness, tolerance for differing viewpoints, and the importance of responsible decision-making. This quiz also examines the negative aspects of communication, particularly unethical practices in the workplace such as coercion and deception.