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Applying the Steps in Ethical Reasoning The purpose of this discussion is for you to apply the five steps of ethical reasoning in a communication setting and to discuss your proposed topic for your course paper. This activity aligns with module outcomes 1 and 2.Answer one of the following discussion questions below.Based on your assigned reading for this module, think about a time as an adult when you have faced either an ethical dilemma or an ethical tragedy and how you communicated. Describe the ethical issue and the stakeholders involved. Describe the outcome and your assessment of how you communicated. Upon reflection, how might you have applied the five steps of ethical reasoning in your ethical issue?Describe a time that you employed the Platinum Rule in your communication with another person. Explain how it enabled you to consider differences between you and the stakeholders.Describe a time when you used more than one of the tests of publicity. Explain how this aided your decision about communicating ethically with others.Describe a time that you were faced with the ethical decision point one which is “Should I speak or…?”. Explain your decision and why you decided it was the best action. Answer Preview………………Describe a time that you employed the Platinum Rule in your communication with another person. Explain how it enabled you to consider difference

s between you and the stakeholders. Tony Alessandra’s Platinum Rule states that “do unto others as they want done unto them.” The rule implies individuals should interact with others in a manner that meets their needs and expectations (Alessandra & O’Connor, 1996). For this reason, I always ensure I communicate with other in ways, which conform to their cultural values and beliefs. Thus, I have to think about the communication preferences of the persons I am interact with and adjust mine accordingly. An example of when I had to use the Platinum Rule in my communication was when Chinese clients visited our firm. They wanted to know more about our company and services. Therefore, I was assigned the responsibility of providing them with any information they wanted. Consequently, I had to adjust my communication style to match to the needs and expectations of the Chinese. Here, I had to use a very friendly tone to maintain a harmonious environment because the Chinese do not want to offend those they are interacting with. At the same time, I had to respect my hierarch in the company, thereby phrasing my words in a manner that conformed to my position. The approach was to enable the Chinese clients to know that I was not a senior employee at the firm, hence knowing how to engage me on various issues about the company………………APA 375 words
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