Define ethics and briefly discuss why it is important to be an ethical communicator
What will be an ideal response?
Ethics are the standards we use to distinguish right and wrong behaviors and
thoughts. Our ethical frameworks guide our lives and all our actions. Ethical standards should
not be turned on and off, but rather used as a working philosophy to guide our actions and
decisions. Acting inconsistently with one's ethics leads to cognitive dissonance, and loss of
respect by others.
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In a group, the harmonizer works to
A. affirm contributions of others by affirming their ideas. B. control the flow of communication. C. manage conflict effectively. D. provide substantive information for discussion.
Audience members who place more importance on nonverbal than verbal messages are likely from _____ cultures; whereas those placing more emphasis on what was said than the nonverbal messages are likely from _____ cultures
a. low-context; high-context b. low-power; high-power c. individualistic; collectivistic d. high-context; low-context
Fraud or misrepresentation in advertising is watched over by:
a. the Federal Trade Commission. b. the Federal Communications Commission. c. the American Association of Advertising Agencies. d. the Securities and Exchange Commission.
One may use the words "emotions" and "feelings" synonymously
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.