Communication Ethics

Which of the following best describes ethical communication?

• Communication that follows laws and policies.

• Communication that involves fake news

• Communication that manipulates, discriminates, or exaggerates

• Communication that fosters truthfulness, fairness, and responsibility

Why is ethical communication important?

• It helps in developing relationships and communities

• It leads to imprisonment or social ostracism

• It promotes the proliferation of fake news

• It encourages the use of deceptive language

How does unethical communication affect individuals and society?

• It promotes personal integrity and respect for others

• It threatens the quality of communication and well-being of individuals

• It fosters responsible thinking and decision-making

• It enhances human worth and dignity

What shapes our communication ethics?

• Laws and policies

• Religious upbringing and cultural ideals

• Immaturity and misleading judgments

• Lack of corroboration on social media

Which ethical principle requires you to avoid doing things that can harm others or damage their property?

• The Commitment Principle

• The Ethical Communicator Principle

• The Greatest Good Principle

• The Situational Ethics Principle

According to the Commitment Principle, what is required of you in the workplace?

• Providing emotional support to family members

• Following standard procedures and respecting lines of authority

• Fulfilling all commitments made

• Considering alternate frameworks depending on the situation

Which ethical principle considers moral principles to be relative to the situation at hand?

• The Commitment Principle

• The Ethical Context Principle

• The Greatest Good Principle

• The Situational Ethics Principle

What are the three simple choices in the ethical aspect?

• To speak, to listen, or to remain silent

• To disclose, to withhold, or to deceive

• To persuade, to manipulate, or to ignore

• To defend, to attack, or to compromise

According to the ethical context principle, what should be considered when evaluating the ethical nature of communication?

• Who is speaking to whom, what, and where

• When the communication took place

• The mode of communication used

• The complexity of the communication process

The greatest good principle requires individuals to seek the greatest good for everyone

• True

• False