Research tidbits: Communication and ethics

A selection of interesting articles we found recently considering the role of ethics in communication. The effects of euphemism usage in business contexts Transparency is important in today’s business environment. The use of euphemisms decreases transparency yet is increasing in business and business education. This study examines the effects of euphemism on people’s attitudes toward actions and their intentions to perform those actions. It also measures the effect of oversight on attitudes and behavioural intentions. [...]