Ethics in Public Relations. Definition According to Josephson institute ethics in Public relations are “Standards of conduct that indicate how one should.

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Ethics in Public Relations

Definition According to Josephson institute ethics in Public relations are “Standards of conduct that indicate how one should behave based on moral duties and virtues”. The internet encyclopedia of Philosophy. explains ethics in Public relation as “ The field of ethics, also called moral philosophy, involves systematizing, defending and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior”.

“The principle behind the professional ethics is that one sanctions are designed to create the greatest good for both the client and the community as a whole rather than to enhance the position and power of the practitioner”. cultip et. Al, pp

Many critics think that there cannot be ethics in Public Relations because the task itself is a product of manipulation and propaganda.

PR involves earning credibility which comes from telling the truth. PR must be based on doing the right thing means acting ethically. Role of Ethics in Public Relations

Many people perceive public relations as something not respectable. As it includes clever strategies to convince people that what's wrong is right. Many believe that public relation professionals are clever manipulators instead of truth conveyers. Ethical issues with Public Relations

With holding information from the public Presenting and promoting independent views and opinions Biased approach Distorting the reality Propaganda Promotion of questionable industries Pseudo-events Ethical issues with Public Relations

Ethics of Public Relation Practitioners According to Public Relation Society of America following are the ethics for PR officers. Accuracy and Truthfulness Informed Decision Making Confidentiality Protect Interest of Clients or Employers Avoid Conflicts of Interests Don’t work contrary to the code

Cadbury Crisis Management & Ethics Food and Drug Inspector Media Role Decrease in Sale Cadbury Management Action Stakeholders Accept the Problem

Inform Clients about the Problem Advised Customers Remain Careful in Buying 2 nd Media Briefing Change in Packaging (Ref: Case Study )

PR Ethics Followed By Cadbury They remain truthful and accurate. They Informed clients well to make decision They protect the interests of their clients. They avoided conflict of interests.

Nestle PR Campaign Greenpeace Videos Nestle Facebook Page Didn’t Accept the Fact Announcement (Ref: Case Study)

Deficiencies Regarding Ethics They were not truthful. They were protecting only their own interest. They created a conflict.

Educating people about the importance of ethical behavior Clearly defining ethics and code of conduct of organizations and industries. Following the ethics by our selves. Solutions to improve ethical issues in Public Relations