When communicating, we constantly make decisions regarding what information to include and what information to exclude from our messages. Communication decisions have legal and ethical dimensions.

When communicating, we constantly make decisions regarding what information to include and what information to exclude from our messages. Communication decisions have legal and ethical dimensions. Business communicators must consider the impact of their messages to ensure that receivers are not deceived.

In this assignment, students will write about news or articles that focus on the subject of business ethics in communication. Students will demonstrate and reflect the impact and importance of ethics in communication. This assignment is worth 150 points and due by the end of Module 5.

Students are required to write 6 pages in length, including a cover page, table of contents, and reference page. The paper must follow APA format and include appropriate headings and sub-headings and at least five scholarly citations (e.g., peer-reviewed articles, textbook, etc.). See the rubric for grading criteria. Suggested headings are listed below:

Abstract

Overview, Introduction, or Background

Summary of news or articles

Impact of Ethics in Communication

The relevance of the content toward ethics and communication

Consequences or impact on the subject, organization, and/or society

Importance of Ethics in Business

Discussion or Reflection

The implication of the lesson learned

Conclusion

References