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Essay 6: IABC Code of Ethics

The purpose of this activity is to apply learning from Module 7 to ethical issues in organizational communication.

• Review the following codes of ethics:
• • The IABC Code of Ethics. International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) website. Retrieved from

    http://www.iabc.com/about/code.htm

  • The IMC Code of Ethics. Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) website. Retrieved from

    http://www.imcusa.org/?page=ETHICSCODE

Discuss how the codes apply to information presented in the Module 7 reading assignment. For example, what particular aspect of the codes addresses ethical responsibilities to stakeholders such as employees, clients, or the public?

Your research should be documented by citing at least five credible sources, such as a newspaper, a biographic article, book, or website. To assist you in your research, the library has the following tutorials and links for you to use:

• Getting Started with Your Research: https://my.excelsior.edu/group/library/get-started-with-research
• Frequently Asked Questions: https://my.excelsior.edu/group/library/faq
• Research Databases: https://my.excelsior.edu/group/library/articles-and-research-databases
• 1. Communication and Mass Media Complete, listed alphabetically, fifth down the list

Be sure to check your essay for grammar and spelling errors before you submit it. SmartThinking—www.smarthinking.com—is available to assist you with your writing.

Your essay should be 350–500 words in length, single spaced, and in APA format.