1. Communication Ethics 1 1

2. Key Elements Communication Ethics Relationship Significance
Implications 2 2

3. Communication Characteristics Contexts
Contracts (Expectations/Standards) 3 3

4. Ethics
Ethics denotes the general and systematic study of what ought to be the grounds and principles for right and wrong behavior
Morals denotes the practical, specific, generally agreed-upon, culturally transmitted standards of right and wrong
Some use the terms interchangeably

5. Ethical Issues Ethical issues may arise when
Behavior could have significant impact on others
Behavior involves conscious choice of means and ends
Behavior can be judged by standards of right and wrong 5 5