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:

Business Report

A formal document that provides information and analysis to assist in decision-making within a business context.

Persuaded

The past tense of persuade, indicating that someone has been convinced to do something or to believe in something through reasoning or argument.

Report Format

A structured arrangement of information divided into sections, often with specific headings, to present data clearly and systematically.

Audience

The group of people targeted by a message, performance, or piece of media.