gr3_ Communication ethics

• Communication - the imparting or exchanging of information or news.
• Ethics - refers to well-founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do, usually in terms of rights, obligations, benefits to society, fairness, or specific virtues.
• Communication ethics - is about the values and guidelines that shape how we share information with others in a thoughtful and respectful way, being responsible when we communicate is essential for ().
• Ethical communication - is about building trust, understanding, and the respect between people.
• Honesty - is a key aspect of ethical communication. This involves being () and open in all types of communication, whether in personal conversations, the media, or professional environments.
• Ethical communicators - share correct information, refrain from deceiving others, and acknowledge errors when

  needed.
• Being honest helps build trust, credibility, and integrity in relationships and is fundamental for ethical communication. Lack of honesty in communication can result in misinterpretation, exploitation, and erosion of trust.
• Unethical communication - refers to the act of sharing information in a deceptive, manipulative, or harmful manner. It includes behaviors like lying, withholding crucial information, spreading falsehoods, or using language to exploit or disrespect others.
• ONE IMPORTANT PRINCIPLE IS BEING - HONEST AND PRECISE.
• Interpersonal communication - refers to communication between two or more people. It involves speaking, listening, and understanding.
• Ethical Framework

  • Deontological Ethics
  • Utilitarian Ethics
  • Virtue Ethics
• Deontological Ethics - It is viewed as universally applicable, regardless of the circumstances. () states that an act that is not good morally can lead to something good. ex. The Ten commandments
• Utilitarian Ethics - Focuses on whether or not it

  would benefit the majority. A theory of morality that advocates actions that foster happiness or pleasure and oppose actions that cause unhappiness or harm.
• Virtue Ethics - is a broad term for theories that emphasize the role of character and virtue in moral philosophy rather than either doing one ’s duty or acting in order to bring about good consequences. A () is likely to give you this kind of moral advice: “Act as a virtuous person would act in your situation.”
• Unethical Communication in the work place - a type of communication that is commonly used in organizations to undermine relationships.
• Freedom of Expression - is the ability for people to share their thoughts, opinions, and beliefs openly without worrying about being punished or silenced, as long as they don't harm anyone else.
• Ethical Freedom of Expression - There should be limitations to free expression, but only when it is harmful to others. People should refrain from hate speech, which is the public use of insulting and abusive language degrading others based on race, gender, and/or sexual orientation.
• Mass communication - is the process of sharing information with large groups of people through mediums like TV, radio, and the internet. It helps inform, entertain, and influence public opinion across wide audiences.
• Mass Communication Ethics - Ethical guidelines () involve the moral rules that govern the way media practitioners, including reporters, presenters, and marketers, share information with the audience. These () are crucial as mass media greatly influences public opinion, culture, and behavior. () ensure that () is carried out responsibly, fairly, and in the public's best interest.
• Corporation Codes of Ethics - typically covers issues such as workplace behavior, dress code, and policies regarding conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and use of company

  resources
• Ethic codes - are moral rules that help people make decisions, distinguish between right and wrong, and use this information to make ethical choices.
• 3 levels of Ethic Codes:

  1. Code of Ethics
  2. Code of Conduct
  3. Code of Practice