Which Principle in the National Communication Association Credo for Ethical

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which principle in the National Communication Association Credo for Ethical Communication is violated if a political party knowingly misrepresents a bill before Congress to the public in order to frighten or mislead people into opposing that bill?

• A) We advocate truthfulness, accuracy, honesty, and reason as essential to the integrity of communication.
• B) We strive to understand and respect other communicators before evaluating and responding to their messages.
• C) We promote access to communication resources and opportunities as necessary to fulfill human potential.
• D) We advocate sharing information, opinions, and feelings when facing significant choices while also respecting privacy and confidentiality.
• E) We are committed to the courageous expression of personal conviction in pursuit of fairness and justice.

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Definitions:

Degree of Operating Leverage

A financial ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company's operating income to its sales, indicating the potential for higher returns or risks.

Sales Decrease

A reduction in the quantity or value of items sold by a business within a particular period.

Financial Break-Even

Financial break-even is the point at which total revenues exactly cover total costs, leaving the business with neither profit nor loss, focusing on financial stability.

Initial Investment

The amount of money used to start a project, purchase an asset, or invest in a financial instrument, marking the beginning of the investment’s lifecycle.