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Ethics in Communication
Ethics in Communication
Ethics in Communication
Ethical
Communication
Course Outcome
CO Title Level
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CO1 Apply
Produce contextual written text and speech.
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Ethical Communication
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Ethical Communication- Definition
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Characteristics of Ethical
Communication
• Accurate, sincere and not deceptive
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4 Standards to Ethical
Communication Decision
1. Political perspective- Helps us understand
ethical practices based on a value system –
freedom of speech, religion and press.
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4 Standards to Ethical
Communication Decision
3. Human perspective- Consider implications of our message
and weigh costs and benefits of exercising our right to free
speech.
4. Situational perspective - Audience analysis and context of
the communication event, needs to be considered.
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Factors Influencing Ethical
Communication
• Truthfulness, accuracy, honesty and reason are essential to the integrity
of ethical communication.
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• Access to ethical communication resources and opportunities
are necessary to fulfil human potential and contribute to the
well-being of families, communities and society.
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Ethical Dilemmas in Communication
• Secrecy
• Whistle-blowing
• Leaks
• Rumour and gossip
• Lying
• Ambiguity
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Guidelines to handle Communication
Ethics Dilemmas
• Legal Considerations
• Moral Considerations
• Keep Messages Accurate
• Avoid Deception
• Behave Consistently
• Keep others Confidences
• Ensure Timeliness of
Communication
• Confront Unethical Behavior
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Assessment Pattern
Students are assessed on the basis of the following parameters:
• Hourly Test – 2
• Assignments
• Surprise Test
• Quiz
• End Semester Exam
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APPLICATIONS
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REFERENCES
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethics_in_business_communication
• www.rysec.org/10-basics-of-ethical-communication/
• www.mhhe.com/socscience/comm/group/students/ethics.htm
• study.com/academy/lesson/ethical-communication-in-the-workplace.html
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THANK YOU
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