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What is the focus of ethics in the context of general human behavior?
What is the focus of ethics in the context of general human behavior?
- Maximizing company profits and shareholder value.
- Ensuring personal success and career advancement.
- Identifying and understanding what is considered right and wrong. (correct)
- Adhering to legal requirements and industry regulations.
What is the primary focus of communication ethics?
What is the primary focus of communication ethics?
- How personal values impact interactions with others. (correct)
- Developing strategies for effective manipulation in negotiations.
- Maximizing personal gain through persuasive communication.
- Creating marketing messages that bypass ethical considerations.
Which action reflects honesty and truthfulness in ethical communication?
Which action reflects honesty and truthfulness in ethical communication?
- Presenting information selectively to support a specific agenda.
- Exaggerating claims to capture the audience's attention.
- Acknowledging one's biases and limitations in knowledge. (correct)
- Using ambiguous language to avoid direct confrontation.
What does 'respect for others' primarily entail in ethical communications?
What does 'respect for others' primarily entail in ethical communications?
Why is 'responsibility' important in ethical communication?
Why is 'responsibility' important in ethical communication?
In a business setting, how is 'transparency' best demonstrated?
In a business setting, how is 'transparency' best demonstrated?
What role does ethical communication play in fostering trust?
What role does ethical communication play in fostering trust?
How can ethical communication contribute to a just and equitable society?
How can ethical communication contribute to a just and equitable society?
How does enhancing credibility through ethical communication improve business outcomes?
How does enhancing credibility through ethical communication improve business outcomes?
In what way does ethical communication lead to better decision-making processes?
In what way does ethical communication lead to better decision-making processes?
What should you be mindful of when conveying a potentially hurtful message?
What should you be mindful of when conveying a potentially hurtful message?
Why is concealment of critical information unethical in communication?
Why is concealment of critical information unethical in communication?
How does maintaining integrity contribute to ethical communication?
How does maintaining integrity contribute to ethical communication?
In ethical communication, what consideration should be given to personal thoughts?
In ethical communication, what consideration should be given to personal thoughts?
Why is it crucial to broaden your understanding of different cultural backgrounds in communication?
Why is it crucial to broaden your understanding of different cultural backgrounds in communication?
In communication ethics, why is it important to believe in the freedom of expression?
In communication ethics, why is it important to believe in the freedom of expression?
What does showing respect to the one speaking imply in ethical communication?
What does showing respect to the one speaking imply in ethical communication?
How does learning to persuade and not coerce align with communication ethics?
How does learning to persuade and not coerce align with communication ethics?
How should opinions and feelings be shared ethically?
How should opinions and feelings be shared ethically?
What is the role of accepting responsibility for the effects of communication behavior?
What is the role of accepting responsibility for the effects of communication behavior?
Flashcards
Communication Ethics
Communication Ethics
The principles that govern morally correct communication.
Honesty and Truthfulness
Honesty and Truthfulness
Being truthful and avoiding deception in communication.
Respect for Others
Respect for Others
Valuing the dignity and worth of every individual.
Fairness
Fairness
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Responsibility
Responsibility
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Transparency
Transparency
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Value of Trust
Value of Trust
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Study Notes
- The presentation discusses communication ethics
- Ethics identifies the good and bad in terms of human conduct
- Communication ethics involves how a person's values influence their interactions with others
Key Principles of Ethical Communications:
- Honesty and truthfulness are central, including acknowledging biases and limitations
- Respect for others, valuing the worth of every individual and showing empathy
- Avoiding discriminatory, offensive, or harmful language
- Responsibility for the impact of one's communication
- Transparency, requires openness and honesty and disclosing conflicts of interest
Importance of Communication Ethics:
- Fosters trust and healthy relationships
- Promotes social good by contributing to a just and equitable society
- Increases credibility
- Improves decision-making skills
Guidelines for Communication Ethics:
- Convey points without hurting the audience's feelings
- Avoid concealing critical information
- Maintain integrity and accuracy
- Be responsible with thoughts and words
- Broaden the understanding of different cultural backgrounds
- Believe in freedom of expression
- Show respect to the speaker
- Avoid letting biases or prejudices influence perceptions
- Persuade rather than coerce
- Share opinions without disrespecting privacy or confidentiality
- Accept responsibility for the effects of your communication
- Aim to learn from interactions
- Speak for yourself
- Avoid always pushing your point
Individual Activity:
- Identify three situations with ethical dilemmas during communication
- Identify the ethical dilemmas experienced in each situation
- Propose solutions to avoid indicated ethical dilemmas in communication
- Use size A4 paper
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