Throughout the textbook, you have learned a number of ethical principles for communication

What ethical principles should guide communication that takes place in small groups? Why are these ethical principles important for effective group communication?
What will be an ideal response?

The ethical principles are: (1 ) all group members should have the right to state their opinion or unique perspective; (2 ) all group members should conduct themselves with honesty and integrity; (3 )
confidential information shared with the group should remain confidential; (4 ) group members should
use information ethically by citing appropriate sources for information and not falsify information;
and (5 ) all group members should be willing to share all legitimate information that might benefit the
group in reaching its goal. These ethical principles are essential for effective group communication
because they allow the group to achieve goals without worrying about the integrity of the process.