Ethical VS Unethical Communication

How has ethical communication changed in the past years? What is effective communication? What impacts does ethical communication have in technology communication today?

 

Ethical and professional communication is legal and it needs to be in good taste. We need to be sensitive to a diverse of cultures and beliefs in communication. Engaging in truthful, accurate and fair communication enables respect and understanding between the one voicing and the one receiving.

 

 

In technology there are also ways to ethically communicate. Here is the following:

                                                         



 

Privacy

Individual privacy can be unethical especially through the application of technology. Tracking computer usage, buying habits, what people, and employees interest and personal information. Company and employees need appropriate behavior and companies are aware of legislations restricting collection of personal data.

 

Security

Ethical issues in monitoring of individuals activity and camera images. Surveillance is a question in ethics. Justification needs to be established in monitoring employees.

                                                                    

Communication

Employees need to know and be aware in an agreement of surveillance in a way of digital monitor, text-based communication, emails, and telephone conversations.

 

Content

Guidelines to an acceptable creation and distribution of images, videos in technology and communication. Without guidelines some contents ay be offensive to staff, and the public. Companies need to establish terms to business ethics and develop guidelines within the business. A business may create ethical issues by extending to employee's private lives. Restrictions with legal limits on speech ( with a tone of hate), and pornography, and community standards.

 

                                                                  

 

 



 

The 7 C's for an Effective Communication

There are 7 C’s of effective communication  are as follows: Completeness - The communication must be complete. Complete communication develops the reputation of a person or company.  No important information is missing and this will not cause any additional problems that will take time to repair. A complete communication leaves no questions in the mind of receiver. Complete communication benefits the audience/readers/receivers of message in any choices made

2. Conciseness - Conciseness get to the point quickly. Communication summarizes and a direct language to get the point across in a way to encourage an effective action. Concise communication has following features:
   • It is time-saving and cost-saving.
   • It highlights message and eludes unnecessary words.
   • Concise communication delivers a brief and important message to the audience.
   • Concise message is more engaging and clear.
   • Concise message not boring.
   
   
3. Consideration -  Open up to questions and clarifications. Allow a moment for the other person to ask a question before you go on to your next part. When you answer a question, be sure the answer is understood before moving on in the conversation. Effective communication is to consider other view points, background, mind-set, education level, etc. Features of considerate communication are as follows:
   •  Identify on “you” approach.
   • Understand the audience and demonstrate interest and you will receive a positive reaction from them.
   • Show optimism and positive tone in voice and physical communication.
   
   
4. Clarity - Clarity in making your point without being misunderstood. Present in a clear voice your information. Clarity in communication has following features:
   • Being understood easier.
   • Complete clarity enhances the meaning of message.
   • Clear message makes use of exact, appropriate and concrete words.
   
   
5. Concreteness - Concrete communication presents the information in a manner that is not emotional but instead professional being clear rather general. Concreteness strengthens the confidence. Concrete message has following features:
   
   • Supported with facts.
   • Use words that are clear and that build the reputation.
   • Concrete messages are not misinterpreted.
   
   
6. Courtesy - Courtesy in message implies the message should show the sender’s expression as well as should respect the receiver. Present information with a clear and commanding tone that indicates that you know the subject you are speaking about and that the information being presented is valuable.The sender of the message should be sincerely polite, reflective and enthusiastic. Courteous message has following features:
   • Take into consideration feelings of the receiver of the message.
   • Courteous message is positive and focused.  
   • Respect for receiver and not all biased.      
     
   
   
7. Correctness - Correctness means checking data and facts before any presentation. Incorrect information may cause the power of ideas lost even if useful. Correct communication has following features:
• The message is exact, correct and well-timed.
• Correct information brings up the confidence level.
• Correct message has an impact on the receiver.
• Use appropriate and correct language in the message also in facts in the body of the message.

College Online Class Communication

Communication in the classroom

 

The difference between a college class and casual conversation is the following.  In a casual conversation the individuals topic is a response to a conversation that two people have. In a college forum I need to be considerate of my online tone. The other classmates would not know if I was joking, sarcastic, or individual intentions.

The best ways to demonstrate respect is through warmth by adding a personal touch. Everyone has a different personality. Responsiveness is also a sign of respect. Keep the conversation going and not waiting two days it helps maintain positive relationships. Tentativeness is one I need to work on because that is my individual idea and I need to be aware that there are others that have a different point of view. 

 

Is this an important skill to follow in comminication?

Credibility in communication is key. Believe and display integrity and character. Leaders are built when people trust others expertise. Showing strengths in thinking, problem solving, and logical skills openly and convincing encourages results.