Abstract
Four of every ten television or radio stations has a code of ethics, according to this survey of 220 television and 66 radio news directors, and these codes provide clear standards for employees while improving ethical standards. But, these codes may also inhibit flexibility. Some news directors say it is acceptable to accept free tickets (if not too much money is involved) and to go undercover for stories, but it is not acceptable to pay sources for news. The study reveals many other such findings.
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