Author Question: Messages can be unethical simply because certain details have not been included. Indicate whether ... (Read 80 times)

lb_gilbert · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

Messages can be unethical simply because certain details have not been included.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

How can the journalistic approach help you include all required information in your business messages?

What will be an ideal response?

scottmt · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Leaving out details in a message can be unethical if the omission is misleading in some way. For example, if you stake out a controversial position and identify people within the company who support your position without also mentioning people who are against your position, you are misleading your audience into thinking that there is consensus on the topic.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The journalistic approach enables you to check the thoroughness of your message by seeing whether it answers who, what, when, where, why, and how. By using this method, you can quickly tell whether a message fails to deliver.