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Communication ethics is a sub-branch of moral philosophy concerning the understanding of manifestations of communicative interaction. [1] Every human interaction involves communication and ethics, whether implicitly or explicitly. Intentional and unintentional ethical dilemmas arise frequently in daily life.
Public accountability consists of three basic factors. The factors are: a diversity of ideas, an engagement of public decision making, and finally; an account for continuing a practice or way of doing something or a means or reason for changing the practice. Finally, public discourse ethics puts a great responsibility on the individual.
The ethics of persuasion in professional media fields such as journalism have received some academic attention. Baker and Martinson present a five-part test which defines the five principles of truthfulness , authenticity , respect , equity, and social responsibility (i.e., the importance of the common good). [ 2 ]
The concept of dialogue has its roots in various disciplines such as philosophy, rhetoric, psychology, and relational communication. [2] Philosophers and rhetoricians have long perceived dialogue as one of the most ethical forms of communication and as one of the central means of separating truth from falsehood.
Professional communication draws on theories from fields as different as rhetoric and science, psychology and philosophy, sociology and linguistics.. Much of professional communication theory is a practical blend of traditional communication theory, technical writing, rhetorical theory, adult learning theory, and ethics.
Civil discourse is the practice of deliberating about matters of public concern in a way that seeks to expand knowledge and promote understanding. The word "civil" relates directly to civic in the sense of being oriented toward public life, [1] [2] and less directly to civility, in the sense of mere politeness.
Ethical leadership is leadership that is directed by respect for ethical beliefs and values and for the dignity and rights of others. It is thus related to concepts such as trust , honesty , consideration , charisma , and fairness .
The categories of manners are based upon the social outcome of behaviour, rather than upon the personal motivation of the behaviour. As a means of social management, the rules of etiquette encompass most aspects of human social interaction; thus, a rule of etiquette reflects an underlying ethical code and a person's fashion and social status. [19]