Which of the Following Is an Example of an Unethical

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an unethical business communications practice?

• A) quickly alerting a manager of an emerging social media public relations crisis
• B) forwarding a note from a superior containing derogatory language to the human relations department
• C) spending extra time on a report to simplify complex language and visuals
• D) notifying clients of product flaws and the company's plan to address them
• E) failing to mention the loss of a key customer in an otherwise positive quarterly report

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Definitions:

Nominal Group Technique

A structured method for group brainstorming that encourages contributions from everyone and is used to generate a ranked list of ideas.

Evaluative Comments

Feedback or remarks that assess the quality, effectiveness, or value of something.

Unstructured Interviews

A flexible, conversational interview style without a fixed set of questions, allowing in-depth exploration of the interviewee's views and experiences.

Employee Handbook

A document provided by an employer to its employees, outlining the company's policies, rules, and expectations as well as employee rights and benefits.