Ethics in Communication

Question 1

– pay attention to the needs of others, as well as yours

Answer 1

Mutuality

Question 2

– do not cause another person embarrassment or a loss of dignity

Answer 2

Individual dignity

Question 3

– ensure that others have accurate information

Answer 3

Accuracy

Question 3

– never bolster the impact of your communication by preventing people from communicating with one another or by hindering access to the supporting information

Answer 3

Access to information

Question 3

– be responsible and accountable for the consequences of your relationships and communication

Answer 3

Accountability

Question 4

– audience have responsibilities

Answer 4

Audience

Question 5

– allow others to respectfully disagree or see it differently

Answer 5

Relative truth

Question 6

– be sure that the end goal of your communication and the means of getting to that end are both ethical although no rule can be applied without reservation to any situation

Answer 6

Ends vs. means

Question 7

– you have more power, you also have more responsibility for the outcome

Answer 7

Use of power

Question 8

– balance your rights against your responsibilities

Answer 8

Rights vs. responsibilities