communication ethics Flashcards
(17 cards)
– is a systematic approach to analyzing and distinguishing what is
right and wrong and what is good and bad.
Ethics
– process of sending and receiving message through
verbal or non-verbal means.
Communication
-is how one’s behavior is governed by one’s
morals and how this in turn affects the way we communicate to others.
Ethics of Communication–
What Are the Four Methods of Ethical Reasoning?
- The Utilitarian Method:
2.The Deontological Method: - The Virtue Ethics Method:
- The Feminist Ethics Method:
It is the “greatest good for the greatest
number” approach. This method
prompts us to carefully consider the
potential consequences or outcomes of
our actions and choose the course of
action that leads to the most positive
impact for the majority of individuals
involved.
- The Utilitarian Method: Maximizing
the Greater Good
This ethical reasoning focuses
on the inherent moral duties and
principles that guide our actions. It
emphasizes the importance of adhering
to universal moral rules or principles,
regardless of the outcomes.
- The Deontological Method: Following
the Rules and Duties
It encourages
us to focus on personal character
development and the embodiment of
virtuous qualities (honesty, courage,
wisdom). Instead of solely focusing on
the consequences or rules, we strive to
become better individuals with
admirable traits.
- The Virtue Ethics Method:
It challenges traditional
ethical theories by highlighting the
importance of context and
interconnectedness. This method prompts
us to view ethics through a relational lens,
considering the impact of our actions on
relationships and the well-being of
individuals involved.
the feminist ethics method
It means
being as objective as possible, that is,
not tailoring the story based on what
the speaker wants the listener to
believe.
be truthful and honest
what are the communication Ethics
- BE TRUTHFUL AND HONEST
- ACTIVE LISTENING
- SPEAK NON-JUDGMENTALLY
- SPEAK FROM YOUR OWN
EXPERIENCE - CONSIDER THE RECEIVER’S PREFERRED
COMMUNICATION CHANNEL - STRIVE TO UNDERSTAND
- AVOID A NEGATIVE TONE
- DO NOT INTERRUPT OTHERS
- RESPECT PRIVACY AND
CONFIDENTIALITY - ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY
6 Types of Unethical Communication
destructive
coercive
manipulative / exploitative
deceptive
secretive
intrusive
this communications attack
an individual, organization, or group
using derogatory, insensitive, or
inflammatory language. It includes abusive
language and use of information to
discredit. It is aggressive, harassing,
and degrading.
Destructive
communication
this communications abuse
power to threaten or stifle others.
Coercion can be communicated
through implications, double binds or
dead ends, or exclusion and
silencing. It
involve the abuse of one’s position of
authority or power to obtain goals
by disempowering others from
dissent. It is threatening, tyrannical,
and stifling.
Coercive communications
This communications refer to those
communications which manipulate
and/or exploit the audience’s
ignorance, prejudice, or fears around
a topic to conceal important
information and affect audience
opinions or actions to align with the
writer’s. This
language is condescending,
misleading, and psycho-emotionally
manipulative.
Manipulative-exploitative
This communications is
another form of unethical
communication characterized by
misleading others like leaving out
key information. While manipulation
involves withholding information to
incite effects, deception involves
concealing unflattering or immoral
behavior to diminish effects.
It is
distorting, rose-colored, and evasive.
Deceptive communication
this communication is
essentially communication that
invades one’s privacy to the point of
denying them a right to legally
protected or reasonably expected
privacy. Essentially, it pry or share
information obtained by prying —
without consent — into the private
lives of individuals or organizations.
It is invasive, exposing, and often
sensationalizing.
intrusive
communications
this communications remain
silent or unresponsive on important
topics.It’s an
attempt to “sweep” indiscretions
“under the rug,” either by omitting
key information or refusing to
discuss the topic. It is a sort of
power play in which the author veils
or buries important information. It is
obscuring, omissive, and excluding
of public input.
Secretive communications
