Communication Ethics

Question 1

Communication ethics

Answer 1

the standard of right and wrong that one applies to the messages that are sent and received

Question 2

3 considerations for ethical communication

Answer 2

1. Truthfulness
2. Sharing/withholding information
3. Benefit/harm of the content

Question 3

Absolutism

Answer 3

the belief that there is a single correct moral standard that holds for everyone, everywhere, every time

Question 4

Relativism

Answer 4

the belief that moral behavior varies among individuals, groups, cultures, and situations

Question 5

The golden mean

Answer 5

morality is found in moderation, striving for balance between 2 extremes

Question 6

Utilitarianism

Answer 6

the virtuous path is that one that leads to the most good for the most people

Question 7

pragmatism

Answer 7

the most virtuous path is the one that works or is the most practical/useful

Question 8

5 step framework for ethical decision making

Answer 8

1. recognize the ethical issues
2. Get all the facts
3. Evaluate alternative actions
4. Make a decision and test it
5. Act and reflect on the outcome