How important is ethical communication to organisational success? Why do we trust some organisations but not others? And how can an organisation generate social license and social capital? This unit emphasises the role of ethical communication in building trust, inclusivity and resilience in organisations. In this unit, you will learn to create ethical communication strategies and drive both social and organisational change. Through a blend of theory and practical skills, you will learn to navigate the complexities of modern organisations, ensuring success in a world where empathy, integrity, and cultural awareness are paramount.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Defend the importance of ethical and inclusive approaches to professional and organisational communication;
2. Apply a sophisticated understanding of the value of including diverse cultures, knowledges and practices in professional communication settings; and
3. Develop the ability to communicate ethically and inclusively in fields such as public affairs, public relations and corporate communication.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict

Prerequisites

Must have passed 12 credit points.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

11106 Organisational Communication AND 9492 Corporate Communication.

Assumed knowledge

None.