JOUR 4470 – Blog #1: Ethical Standards in Business (via Lindsay’s Thought Corner)

This is a student looking at ethics from a journalistic/public relations point of view. I like it because it’s honest and it recognizes the corrosive influence of money on the process. Of course, as a teacher, I am always delighted to discover another student of ethics. Give it a read and maybe give some sign of appreciation. Ethics is not a hardy plant. It needs good soil, in other words, a lot of encouragement.

James Pilant

Ethics can be defined as the study of what constitutes right and wrong in our society. In 2010 American media outlets and businesses continue to fail at being seen as ethical institutions. Why is it so hard for businesses and the media to be honest, and trustworthy? The bottom-line in business is money. What is going to make the most money? When it comes right down to it, each media channel is a business. It is time that businesses introduce ethi … Read More

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