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==='''Ethical Considerations''' === | ==='''Ethical Considerations''' === | ||
Technical communicators: | |||
* Observes laws, regulations, and fulfil contracts. | |||
* Further the public good. | |||
* Respect the confidentiality of clients. | |||
* Produce quality products. | |||
* Embrace fairness with respect to cultural diversity. | |||
* Pursue professional self-improvement and education. <ref>[https://www.stc.org/about-stc/ethical-principles/]</ref> | |||
The concept of ethics involves decision making based on value systems. Value systems are based on societal norms of acceptable behavior. Ethical dilemmas are decision opportunities in which value systems do not provide clear instruction for the appropriate course of action.{{sfn|Johnson-Sheehan|2018|pp=71}} | The concept of ethics involves decision making based on value systems. Value systems are based on societal norms of acceptable behavior. Ethical dilemmas are decision opportunities in which value systems do not provide clear instruction for the appropriate course of action.{{sfn|Johnson-Sheehan|2018|pp=71}} | ||