Ethical Communication in Society

The moral character within an organization is considered ethical communication.  There are certain rules and regulations which society considers as moral. “Code of ethics provides your organization with a set of guidelines that outline what constitutes appropriate behavior” (Roebuck, 2006, p. 421).  When an organizations quality of work improves, a code of ethics impacts the organization. 

By creating an ethical environment it gives the workers guidelines of what is expected whenever issues arise, right or wrong.  The code of ethics determines and explains the organizations values, concerning how members are to treat each other.  It also teaches members when and how to respond to certain situations.

Building ethical communication systems in organizations can be a challenge.  However, all organizations should strive for honesty, trustworthiness and respect towards others, within or outside of the organization.  To ensure that communication is ethical, the organization should be open to change, and new ideas,” employ realism, make a commitment, us their imaginations and communicate effectively” (Roebuck, 2006). This type of relationship will ensure a positive relationship with employees. 

Organizations should always practice the principles of effective communication daily, which will help the organization to become stronger and successful. An example of ethical communication in the workplace is when the organization encourages employees to become active in the company, treat all fairly, ask for feedback, makes sure their employees are safe, and by welcoming new ideas and changes. Good leadership will help develop good workers.  

Unethical communication in the workplace would be for someone to take credit for a report, or a new idea they did not do or create.  It is also considered unethical to use the business expense account for non-business affairs to make you look, and feel important. Being deceitful on purpose for your own gain is considered unethical.

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Roebuck, D. (2006). Improving business communications skills (4th Ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.