This article focuses on the importance of presenting ethics and communica
tion as twin concepts in the management communication class. It underscores
the increasing importance and complexity of ethical issues and presents two
cases that the instructor can use for analysis and discussion. The cases address
two contemporary issues—harassment in the workplace and the consumption
of alcohol by pregnant women. Both have implications for business profes
sionals and allow students a chance to analyze their views and make decisions
about communication strategies.
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