Question: Communicating ethically to employees as well as other internal and external stakeholders is of the utmost importance for leaders and managers. Being able to build and maintain trust in order to be credible is essential.

Using the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research ways of developing trust.

Module Readings: Complete the following readings early in the module:

• Read the online lectures for Module

• From the textbook, Leadership Communication, read the following chapters:

- Chapter 11 - Meetings: Leadership and Productivity

- Appendix B - Successful Case Analysis and Discussion

Note: On the Online Library homepage, click on the Find Articles button. On the Find Articles & More page, find the link to the database Business Source Complete in the alphabetical list. In Business Source Complete, search by the article title to locate the full text of the article.

• From the Argosy University online library resources, read:

- Krivis, J. (2006). Can we call a truce? Ten tips for negotiating workplace conflicts. Employment Relations Today, 33(3), 31-35.

- Mahajan, A., Bishop, J. W., & Scott, D. (2012). Does trust in top management mediate top management communication, employee involvement, and organizational commitment relationships? Journal of Managerial Issues, 24(2), 173-190, 122.

- Smart, K. L., & Featheringham, R. (2006). Developing effective interpersonal communication and discussion skills. Business Communication Quarterly, 69(3), 276-283.

Respond to the following:

• Explain how leaders and managers can overcome obstacles and develop trust in communicating corporate ethics.

Post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area.

Write your initial response in 300-500 words. Plagiarism Free, Turned-in on time, Question included followed by the answer, Indented Paragraphs, Pages Numbered, Running-head included, Cover Page, Reference Page, keep in mind there should not be any one, two, or three sentence paragraphs. references as listed are APA standard. Grading criteria followed, all assignment details and qualifications addressed, Please work on your APA formatting of citations. I have provided the APA resource cite for you. Please work on using literature within the span of the last 5 years, include citations of all sources, where needed, according to the APA Style, and demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation Your response should be thorough and address all components of the discussion question in detail, include citations of all sources, where needed, according to the APA Style, and demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Do the following when responding :

• Read your answers.

• Provide substantive comments by

- contributing new, relevant information from course readings, Web sites, or other sources;

- building on the remarks or questions ; or

- sharing practical examples of key concepts from your professional or personal experiences

• Respond to feedback on your posting and provide feedback.

• Make sure your writing

- is clear, concise, and organized;

- demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and

- displays accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.