Communication
Ethics
Contents
INTRO. Communication ethics
Fundamentals of ethical communication
Unethical communication
Ethical communication
Principles of ethical communication
Ethical Frameworks
Unethical communication in the workplace
Mass communication
ethic codes
Corporate Codes of Ethics
Communication Ethics
THE PRINCIPLES GOVERNING
COMMUNICATION, THE RIGHTS AND
ASPECTS OF IT, AND THE MORAL-IMMORAL
DIMENSION ARE CALLED THE ETHICS OF
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION.
Unethical
Communication
Threatens the quality of all
communication and consequently the
well-being of individuals and society.
Ethical communication
Ethical communication refers to the moral
principles that guide how a person uses
language, media, journalism, and creates
relationships.
Fundamentals of ethical
communication
Responsible Thinking Decision Making Development of
Relationships and
Decision-making is a Communications
The Responsible
Thinking Process cognitive process
resulting in the selection Communication
was developed of a belief or a course of is vital for healthy
by author, action among several relationships.
educator, and possible alternative
psychologist options. It could be either
rational or irrational.
Principles of Ethical
communication
Honesty: Ethical communication is truthful. It avoids misleading or deceptive information.
Integrity: Ethical communication is consistent with broader set of values and beliefs. It promotes
trust and credibility.
Fairness: Ethical communication is fair and just. It avoids favoritism, bias, or the appearance of a
conflict of interest.
Respect: Ethical communication respects all participants in the communication process. It values
diversity and differing viewpoints.
Responsibility: Ethical communication takes responsibility for one’s own messages, whether they are
verbal or nonverbal.
Citizenship: Ethical communication promotes positive participation in civic life, including
understanding, involvement, and leadership.
Ethical
frameworks
Deontological ethics
The most frequented basis of our decision-
making process, expressing a commitment to the
most basic principles.
We follow the rules since we think of them as
duties.
Utilitarian ethics
focus on the results and whether or not it would
benefit the majority.
Utilitarianism focuses on the consequences of
each action or decision.
Virtue Ethics
concerned with moral character and places
more weight or value on the dignity of more
weight or value in the dignity of individuals
and humanity’s task of caring for one another.
Situational or Contex
Ethics
There is no absolute approach to situations, each situation
should be addressed as different from the other.
Unethical Communication
in the Workplace
Freedom of Expression
Internationally, freedom of expression is protected under the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the international
covenants of civil and political rights.
Ethical Freedom of
Expression
Freedom of expression must be balanced against
society’s need to maintain order and protect the
general welfare and public morality.
Mass Communication
Mass communication is used to describe the various means by
which individuals and entities relay information through mass
media to large segments of the population at the same time.
Mass Communication
Ethics
Truth
Censorship
Privacy
Appropriateness
Sensitivity to other cultures
Respect Dignity, privacy and well being of a
person
Ethic Codes
Ethic Codes (or ETHICAL CODES) are moral guidelines that are
used to help assist people in making decisions, to tell the
difference between ‘RIGHT’ and ‘WRONG’, and to utilize this
understanding to make ethical choices.
There are 3 levels;
Code of ethics (SOCIAL ISSUES)
Code of conduct (INFLUENCE TO BEHAVIOR OF EMPLOYEES)
Code of practice (PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY)
Corporate Codes of Ethics
Honesty- Profesional communicators are honest accurate and candid in
all communications. this practice encourages the free flow of important
information in the interest of the public.
Confidentiality- Protecting the confidence and privacy rights of
employees and customers is the duty of professional communicators.
additionally, must abide by legal requirements for disclosing information
that affects the welfare of others.
Credit- Give due credit to those who you get ideas from.
Free Speech- Principles of free speech and free ideas should be
encouraged.
Courtesy- Sensitivity to cultural values and beliefs is crucial.
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