Ethics in Organizational Communication

Ethics in Organizational Communication

The true measure of an individual is how he treats a person who can do him absolutely no good.

Ann Landers

Objectives: 1) summarize why ethics are key leadership and organizational issues, 2) develop a personal philosophy concerning ethics, and 3) apply text and lecture material in development of the philosophy.

Write a 2-3 page paper analyzing ethics in organizations. First, summarize why ethics is a key issue today. Second, develop a personal ethical philosophy. In this philosophy, you should have two elements: an aspirational section, that sets out the ideals you hope to live up to; and some rules or principles, which you expect yourself to adhere to. Third, explain why you think your philosophy will be an effective guide for you in the future.

Note: you can organize this however you wish. Just be sure you have

• summarized the research from the text and readings on ethics and on diversity AND
• you have a philosophy on both ethics and on diversity AND
• you have a justification of why your philosophy will work.

You will want to review the ethical standards listed in the text and lectures. I should be able to see you applying material we have learned.

Remember in your paper to have an introduction that sets the tone of your paper and previews and a conclusion that reviews. Use one-inch margins and a 10-12 character per inch font. Proof read and grammar check as errors undercut your credibility. Remember to put your name on your paper.