Communication Ethics
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Communication Ethics. I think that failures in ethics and integrity here are less excusable than errors in performance. - Frank Cary, Former Chairman IBM. 1. 1. Why won’t we talk about it?. Fear of imposing morality on others Not related to the bottom line The “it depends” philosophy. 2.
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Communication Ethics I think that failures in ethics and integrity here are less excusable than errors in performance. - Frank Cary, Former Chairman IBM 1
1. Why won’t we talk about it? • Fear of imposing morality on others • Not related to the bottom line • The “it depends” philosophy 2
2. Basic Principles • Ethics can not be avoided • Ethics involves both motives and results • Ethics is a matter of: • who • what • when • where • why 3
Secrecy Whistleblowing Leaks Apology Rumors & Gossip Lying Euphemisms Ambiguity 3. Ethical Dilemmas 4
4. Controlling info. use • What information should be gathered? • How is the information gathered? • How is the information disseminated? 5
5. Imparting the spirit • Corporate Culture • Organizational Policies • Individual Responsibility • Discretion • Relevancy • Accuracy • Fairness • Timing 6