Codes of Ethics for Public Relations Practitioners Have Little Impact

question 8

Multiple Choice

Codes of ethics for public relations practitioners have little impact unless they are accepted and applied by their employers.Which two of the following practices is NOT used by public relations firms to encourage ethical practice among their employees?

• A)Holding regular training sessions on ethical issues D and
• B)Making sure that employees know they will be supported by the firm when they make difficult ethical choices
• C)Requiring new employees to sign an agreement that obligates them to practice according to the PRSA Code of Ethics
• D)Requiring all new employees to have taken at least three of the five courses he Commission on Public Relations Education
• E)Requiring all new employees to be accredited in public relations (APR)

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Definitions:

Schaie's View

Schaie's View pertains to a theory of cognitive development that proposes that adults go through stages of cognitive maturation involving acquisition, achieving, responsible, executive, and reintegrative stages.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities such as thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving, throughout the life span.

Acquisition Stage

A phase in learning or development where new information or skills are obtained.

Executive Stage

In Schaie’s theory, a stage that some middle adults experience who take on executive functions at work and in the community that extends beyond the responsible stage. This stage requires one to focus heavily on learning about complex relationships, multiple perspectives, commitment, and conflict resolution.