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Learning Objectives
Appreciate the role of ethics in technical
communication
Identify workplace pressures that lead to
unethical communication
Recognize common workplace examples of
hiding the truth
Use critical thinking to help solve ethical
dilemmas
Differentiate between ethical practices and
legal guidelines
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unintentional
Determine when and how to report ethical
violations on the job
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Ethics
When providing information or persuading an
audience, always ensure that your writing is
ethical: accurate, honest, and fair.
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Recognize Unethical
Communication in the Workplace
Unethical workplace behaviors are common,
but they are not always black and white. Usually
they are a result of yielding to social pressure
and blindly following the group:
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jobs
Exploiting cultural differences
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Review Questions
1. What is the definition of ethics?
2. What are the two major causes of unethical
behavior in the workplace?
3. What are five types of ethical abuses that
are common in the workplace?
4. What is the best way to make ethical
decisions on the job?
5. What are reasonable criteria and why are
they important?
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