Assess Ethical Communications

Activity Description

Review each of the three cases below. For this task, write a paper in which you evaluate and analyze the following three cases based on Guffey and Loewy's (2015, p. 26-27) seven ethical guidelines. Be certain to describe the situation, the ethical factors, and what can be done differently for a more effective and ethical result.

Case 1: A clothing manufacturer produced a T-shirt emblazoned with a ferocious red and blue eagle beneath the words "American Made." However, a small label inside revealed that the shirt was made in Mexico. In response to complaints that the slogan was deceptive, a company spokeswoman said that "American Made" referred to the actual person wearing the shirt, not the manufacturer.

Case 2: As a manager interviewing prospective employees for your organization, you are expected to tell candidates that the firm is a great place to work. However, you know that the work environment is bad, morale is low, and staff turnover is high.

Case 3: Your office employees use smart phones, e-mail, voice mail, and text messaging. As a manager, you notice that some employees purposely utilize these electronic communications instead of saving time and resources by having face-to-face interactions. As a manager, you understand the importance of electronic media, but you also know it may not always be the most effective means of communication.

Support your paper with a minimum of three (3) external resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.

Length: 5-7 pages not including title and reference pages

Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University's Academic Integrity Policy.