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Communication Ethics

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

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  1. Communication Ethics I think that failures in ethics and integrity here are less excusable than errors in performance. - Frank Cary, Former Chairman IBM 1

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Secrecy Whistleblowing Leaks Apology Rumors & Gossip Lying Euphemisms Ambiguity 3. Ethical Dilemmas 4

  5. 4. Controlling info. use • What information should be gathered? • How is the information gathered? • How is the information disseminated? 5

  6. 5. Imparting the spirit • Corporate Culture • Organizational Policies • Individual Responsibility • Discretion • Relevancy • Accuracy • Fairness • Timing 6

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