Question 1

Reasons corporations have adopted codes of conduct range from trying to increase public confidence to having a means to respond to transgressions.

Accepted Answer

Corporations adopt codes of conduct to enhance public trust, guide employee behavior, and provide a framework for responding to ethical violations, thereby addressing both internal governance and external perceptions.

Question 2

A socially responsible organization strives to deliver quality products and services that have a positive impact on society.

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A socially responsible organization aims to operate in ways that enhance society and the environment, rather than contribute negatively to them, which includes delivering quality products and services that benefit society.

Question 3

Republican and Democratic Congressmen and governors are among the poster boys for the "sleaze factor in government".

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Both Republican and Democratic Congressmen and governors have been involved in various scandals over the years, contributing to the perception of a "sleaze factor" in government.

Question 4

At the heart of the Code of Ethics for the Society of Professional Journalists is demonstration of respect for the dignity, privacy, rights, and well-being of people whom they encounter while seeking and presenting news.

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The Code of Ethics for the Society of Professional Journalists emphasizes the importance of journalists showing respect for the dignity, privacy, rights, and well-being of individuals involved in their stories, aiming to ensure ethical reporting and consideration for those affected by news coverage.

Question 5

Among newspapers that have been embarrassed by plagiarism are the Washington Post, Boston Globe, and even the New York Times.

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These newspapers have each faced incidents where journalists were found to have plagiarized content, leading to public embarrassment and internal reviews of their practices.

Question 6

Jim Grunig created the enlightened self-interest model for ethical behavior in public relations to advocate that for business to do well, it must do good.

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Jim Grunig is known for the Excellence Theory in public relations, not the enlightened self-interest model. The concept of enlightened self-interest is more broadly associated with ethical business practices but not specifically attributed to Grunig.

Question 7

The responsible advocacy model for ethical behavior advocates that practitioners must remember their first loyalty is to stakeholders, but they must also voice the perspectives of their clients.

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Question 8

From the new PRSA code of ethics, we realize that advocacy means protecting the confidentiality of client information unless the client advises otherwise.

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Question 9

Among the great challenges in the 21^st century for the public relations profession is altering the mind set that public relations specialists are not "transparent."

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One of the significant challenges for public relations professionals in the 21st century is changing the perception that they lack transparency, as transparency and open communication are increasingly valued in today's society.

Question 10

After examining various breaches in ethical conduct in business, government, media, and in the practice of public relations, a fair conclusion is that responsibility for acting ethically rests ultimately on individuals, not organizations.

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Organizations are made up of individuals who make decisions and take actions. Therefore, the responsibility for ethical conduct ultimately lies with the individuals within these organizations, as they are the ones who choose how to act and respond to various situations.

Question 11

Describe the classic classical ethical distinctions that you typically follow as you go about your day-to-day business, indicating why they work for you.

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Question 12

Briefly describe the Public Relations Society of America's Member Code of Ethics and some of describe its principles.

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Question 13

Discuss briefly the state of business ethics in recent times, including 2012, the "summer of shame".

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Question 14

List and explain at least three challenges journalists working in various media face today.

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Question 15

Honesty and loyalty are two values included in the code of ethics that was developed and published in 2000 for members of the PRSA. What, specifically, do those values entail?

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Quiz 6: Ethics