Communication Ethics 1 1

Key Elements Communication Ethics Relationship Significance Implications 2 2

Communication Characteristics Contexts Contracts (Expectations/Standards) 3 3

Ethics Ethics denotes the general and systematic study of what ought to be the grounds and principles for right and wrong behavior Morals denotes the practical, specific, generally agreed-upon, culturally transmitted standards of right and wrong Some use the terms interchangeably

Ethical Issues Ethical issues may arise when Behavior could have significant impact on others Behavior involves conscious choice of means and ends Behavior can be judged by standards of right and wrong 5 5