Ethics of Effective

Communication
 The Communication
Process
Sender Audience Expected
(context Outcome
and or Action
purpose)
 Ethics in Communication
• It is anticipating and weighing the effects
of one’s message on an audience
• It is using information that come from
credible, verifiable and relevant resources
• It is communicating with no intent to
harm another.
 Ethics in Communication
• It is being careful, attentive and inclusive through
word choice and tone.
• It is looking at differences as a way to understand
each other and what matters to us.
• It never silences, and it welcomes disagreements as
opportunities for knowing others in a more
respectful and thoughtful manner.
Seatwork
Rewrite the following statements showing ethical
communication :
1. Pay your phone bill as soon as possible else we will be
forced to disconnect your telephone line.
2. Call me if I qualify for the position I am applying for.
3. If you have nothing sensible to say, better shut up.
4. Your service is no longer needed in this company.
5. Your attitude is a shame to the company.