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Ethical Issues Of: Business Communication

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Ethical issues of business communication is the way by which individuals or groups of people

exchange information between them.From end-to-end the process, effective communicators try as
clearly and accurately to pass on their ideas, intentions and, objectives to their receiver.
Communication is successful only when both the sender and the receiver understand the same
information.Nowadays business world, effective communication skills are necessary due to the
highly informational and technological era,Which has made it easier for exchanging of information
between the parties.[1]
Despite of the context, communication is all about choice, reflects values, and has consequences.
For better communication, understanding the obvious and the subtle issues relating to
communication is necessary. Any company that aims to be socially and ethically responsible must
make a priority of ethical communication both inside the company and in its interactions with the
public. In theory, many consumers prefer to do business with companies they believe are ethical
which gives those ethical businesses an advantage in the market.

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Some of the vital characteristics of ethical communication are discussed below.

 Conveying the point without offending the audience:[2]


While communicating with the audience, expressing the desired message to them in a significant
manner is of primary importance.Strong conversation skills can make a big difference in the
workplace. Knowing how to share an attentive, friendly discussion will give you more confidence and
help you build better relationships. As you improve your skills, you’ll become a more thoughtful
listener, give sharper responses, and learn how to handle common mistakes. For instance, the
employees in a company can be asked to increase their efficiency in a demanding manner whereas
managers and executives will feel offended if the same tone is used on them. There are different
ways to explain the exact things to them in a much smoother manner.[3]

 Maintain a relationship with the audience:


Maintaining the same wavelength with the audience is very important for a communicator to ensure
the audiences feel at home. Experienced communicators immediately build a relationship based on
trust with the audience as soon as they start speaking.As the audience shares, ask relevant
questions to give them further chances to express themselves. Be curious about the audience! For
instance, if they’re talking about a tough presentation they just gave, ask how they felt when they
finished.[4]

 Avoid withholding crucial information:


In the modern era, information is vital for all decision. Hence, it is essential for any organization to be
cautious when communicating with titanic. The related information should be absolute, and all crucial
information must be passed on appropriately. Purposely withholding crucial information might result
in the public conceiving a bad image.[5]

 Well organized value system:


In order to ensure that this concept is successfully practiced and understood in an organization, a
well-organized value system must be established throughout the organization by the top
management.If an organization functions on the base of value systems common to both the top
management and the employees, mutual respect between them will be present. A sound and
healthy value system can make way for ethical communication.[6]
 Accuracy of information is necessary:
Any information that is to be passed on must be true and accurate. Communicating without checking
the truth of the information can be highly dangerous for the organization. Identification of the source
and testing the information is necessary before communicating it.

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