scholarly journals How the theory of information and journalism ethics contributes to the ethics of public relations: six principles from the dialogue between codes of ethics and Luka Brajnović’s legacy

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-62
Author(s):  
Matilda Kolić Stanić
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Codes Of Ethics ◽  
Journalism Ethics ◽  
Theory Of Information

How Effective are Codes of Ethics? A Look at Three Newsrooms

1994 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 893-904 ◽  
Author(s):  
David E. Boeyink
Keyword(s):  
Codes Of Ethics ◽  
Journalism Ethics ◽  
Ethical Problems

Few changes in journalism ethics have been as dramatic as the proliferation of codes of ethics in newsrooms. Yet little has been done to assess how codes of ethics shape journalists' behavior when they are faced with real ethical problems. This study explores that question by looking at the role that codes have played in real cases in three separate newsrooms.

scholarly journals Žiniasklaidos laisvė? Žurnalistų etikos problemos Estijoje

2008 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
pp. 59-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Epp Lauk
Keyword(s):  
Freedom Of Expression ◽  
Free Market ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Sufficient Conditions ◽  
Codes Of Ethics ◽  
Media Ethics ◽  
Journalism Ethics ◽  
The Media ◽  
Responsibility Model ◽  
Communist Countries

Šiame straipsnyje nagrinėjama pokomunistinių šalių spaudos laisvė, laisvoji rinka ir egzistuojantys žurnalistų etikos kodeksai, kurių nepakanka garbingos ir etiškos žurnalistikos, prižiūrimos savireguliacinių institucijų, plėtrai. Estijos pavyzdys, kaip demokratijos ir laisvos rinkos ekonomikos modelis, atskleidžia, jog vienoje iš “laisviausių” šalių žiniasklaidos elitas, siekdamas savo interesų ir pelno, išplėtojo užgaulingą “savireguliacijos simuliaciją”. Ten, kur valstybės žiniaskaidos politika išlieka itin liberali, o pilietinės ir politinės kultūros neišplėtotos, “socialiai atsakingos” žurnalistikos modelis neveikia.Freedom for the media? Issues of journalism ethics in Estonia*Epp Lauk SummaryThis paper argues that in the post-Communist countries freedom of the press, free market and existence of journalistic Codes of ethics are not sufficient conditions for the development of fair and ethical journalism that is guarded by a self-regulation body. The example of Estonia, a ‘model’ of the transformation to a democratic free-market economy, demonstrates that in one of the ‘freest’ of environments the media elite have developed an abusive ‘simulation of self-regulation’ to protect their self-serving interests and the pursuit of profit. Where State media policy remains extremely liberal and civic and political cultures are underdeveloped, the ‘social responsibility’ model of journalism does not work.Key words: freedom of expression, media ethics, media self-regulation, civil society, Estonia, post-Communist countries

scholarly journals Plagiarism and fabulism: Dishonesty in the newsroom

2005 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-100
Author(s):  
Alan Samson
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
News Media ◽  
Ethics Codes ◽  
Journalism Ethics ◽  
Print Journalism ◽  
The Public ◽  
Ethical Frameworks ◽  
High Profile ◽  
Public Nature ◽  
Cultural Origins

In New Zealand, various journalism ethics codes either specifically condemn news media plagiarism—the passing off by a reporter of another's work or part work as one's own—or demand standards of accuracy and honesty that would preclude its use. Obviously the codes also preclude fabulism—outright story invention. In regard to the two, ascribing blame for plagiarism is the more problematic. This is because the public nature of news and the press's imperative to background and disseminate invariably lead to shades of grey. There is no such ambiguity for fabulism. This article therefore concentrates on plagiarism, discussing fabulism only because the two sins are often confused, especially when some high—profile transgressors have been guilty of both. Because plagiarism's definitional boundaries can be blurred, this paper examines—in the context of print journalism—the complexity of the problem and the difficulties inherent in finding workable solutions. To do this, on the path toward a definitional understanding, if not absolute definition, it considers underlying legal and ethical frameworks, historical and cultural origins, and the temptations and grey areas thrown up by the internet. In response to anecdotal public relations industry concerns it also includes a brief discussion of the rights and wrongs of reproducing press release material in its entirety.

scholarly journals Ethical model of lobbying: An analysis of the codes regulating lobbying activity

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 75-86
Author(s):  
Anna Lewicka-Strzałecka
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Conflict Of Interest ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Codes Of Ethics ◽  
Specific Pattern ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Civic Responsibility ◽  
Ethical Standards ◽  
Lobbying Activity

Self-regulation initiatives are undertaken by many lobbying circles in various countries. The key element of those initiatives are codes of ethics including a postulated model of lobbying activities, a specific pattern of ethical standards of lobbying. The aim of the article is a reconstruction of this pattern on the basis of the analysis of eight codes representing American, Polish, British, European and German lobbying. The analysis leads to the following conclusions. An axiological base of the lobbyist profession is created by such values as honesty, reliability, integrity, trust, professionalism, civic responsibility, openness, transparency, loyalty, respect, courtesy. Norms included in the codes are concentrated on the following issues: legality, transparency of actions, care of reputation and dignity of the profession, avoiding corruption, conflict of interest, customer relationship, duties toward society, public relations. A weak element of lobbying self-regulation is a system of norm execution.

scholarly journals ETHICS IN PUBLIC RELATIONS: ETHICAL THEORIES, CODES AND CONFLICTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-100
Author(s):  
Neda Necić
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Codes Of Ethics ◽  
Moral Principle ◽  
Ethical Theories ◽  
Philosophical Concept ◽  
The Public ◽  
Management Function ◽  
Ethical Conflicts ◽  
The Media

Public relations, an important element of the media society, is a management function which helps establish and nurture the links of mutual communication, understanding, acceptance and cooperation between the organization and the surrounding public. The development of the public relations profession is commonly seen as a progressive evolution from unsophisticated and unethical early practice to the planned, strategic, ethical campaigns of the modern age. However, when discussing the practice of public relations in the XXI century, there are certain doubts, or rather, ethical conflicts. Being the key moral principle and the fundamental philosophical concept, truth should be the goal of every relationship and communication. However, in the public relations practice, truth is occasionally suppressed due to its partial placement. The process of communication itself functions to a significant extent through the mass media, and the violation of ethics in that respect is the trade in media space, which is a difficult form of violation of the philosophy of morality. The main purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of ethics and its development in public relations. This paper analyzes the ethics of public relations as a self-regulation platform for this profession. The application of ethical theories based on utilitarian and deontological approaches has also been discussed. In addition, codes of ethics applied in the PR profession are presented, as well as examples of unethical actions in the public relations profession.

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