Ethical Standards in Communication Quiz

What does honesty refer to in communication?

• Being biased towards a group

• Using exaggeration or manipulation

• Telling the truth in its entirety

• Showing favoritism towards certain employees

What is bias in communication?

• Showing favoritism towards certain employees

• Being honest and fair

• Being respectful and sensitive

• An unreasonable feeling, opinion, or attitude towards a group

Why is it important to be cautious about displaying religious symbols in communication?

• To prevent invasion of privacy

• To promote gender equality

• To show respect for cultural differences

• To avoid potential conflicts or misunderstandings

What is favoritism in communication?

• Being respectful of reader's intelligence

• Providing sufficient detail of information

• Giving special attention or treatment to one or more employees

• Being honest and accurate in recording information

Why is it important to give credit to original sources in communication?

• To avoid plagiarism and cheating

• To show biases in communication

• To respect cultural differences

• To maintain confidentiality of information

What should be considered when establishing communication with people from different cultures?

• Using shortcuts in communication

• Showing favoritism towards certain employees

• Being dishonest and biased

• Being aware of cultural differences

Why is it important to communicate decisions in advance to the concerned people?

• To prevent invasion of privacy

• To maintain confidentiality of information

• To show respect for reader's intelligence

• To avoid negative consequences on people's lives

What does congruency in communication mean?

• Matching what you speak with your actions

• Providing sufficient detail of information

• Being respectful of reader's intelligence

• Using tone of voice and hand gestures effectively

Why should legal aspects be taken care of in business communication?

• To respect cultural differences

• To maintain confidentiality of information

• To show biases in communication

• To avoid lawsuits and litigation

What is the importance of maintaining accurate recording and reporting of information in a company?

• To reflect the company's transactions and conform to legal requirements

• To avoid favoritism in communication

• To provide sufficient detail of information

• To be respectful of reader's intelligence