Tuesday, 27 August 2013

Statement of professional values


Getting yourself familiar with the terms

Sometime we find ourselves with a lot of terms we don’t understand. This can be abbreviated words or just a word which is not comprehensive enough for you to understand. In the law and ethics of public relations we come across these terms. In this particular blog post we will take a few terms and explain them in term of the statement of professional values. This is merely to explain them in a bit more detail and you can familiarize yourself with the terms and their explanation.

This statement presents the core values and more broadly, of the public relations profession. These values provide the foundation for the Member Code of Ethics and set the industry standard for the professional practice of public relations. These values are the fundamental beliefs that guide our behaviors and decision-making process.

ADVOCACY

To serve the public interest by acting as responsible advocates for those that is represented. It provides a voice in the marketplace of ideas, facts, and viewpoints to aid informed public debate.

HONESTY

To adhere to the highest standards of accuracy and truth in advancing the interests of those represented and in communicating with the public.

EXPERTISE

To acquire and responsibly use specialized knowledge and experience. It advances the profession through continued professional development, research, and education. It builds mutual understanding, credibility, and relationships among a wide array of institutions and audiences.

INDEPENDENCE

Provides objective counsel to those represented. Being accountable for actions taken.

LOYALTY

To be faithful to those that are represented. While honoring our obligation to serve the public interest.

FAIRNESS

Dealing fairly with clients, employers, competitors, peers, vendors, the media, and the general public. To respect all opinions and support the right of free expression.
 
 
These are just a few mentioned but from them i would love to know which one you still need clarification on. And what are your views about them?

16 comments:

  1. i certainly agree with you comrade, familiarising ourselves with all this terms is undoubtadly of huge importance,fascinating blog indeed

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  2. Wow I never knew, very informative.

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    1. Its always good to always know these kind of things. Im happy that you came across my blog.

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  3. very informative, this is a topic of interest.

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    1. You really think its a topic of interest? Feel free to tell your peers about this blog. Im glad you find it informative.

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  4. ethics in pr needs to be promoted becausae it already has a tag to it that it is full of spin doctoring but that is not the case

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    1. Im pleased that you feel like this about the ethics. You had the same principle in mind when you read this blog i would trust.

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  5. Ethics is a very complicated thing for me. The way you did this was very informative. Thank you very much!!

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    1. A blog like this is active for people such as yourself. Ethics doesnt need to be complicated we just need to discuss them to understand them.

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  6. An interpretation of terms is a very good idea beause it make things easier, especially for juniors in every respective field, and organizations should definately emploty them,.

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    1. I like the fact that mentioned "juniors" because its them we need to groom to know these sorts of ethics.

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  7. Very informative sir. Your explanations are very clear and straight to the point.

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  8. Yes indeed, PRP's and other PR pernonnel must always take the laws and ethics of public relations into consideration.

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  9. Thank you so much for sharing your views with me guys. More blogs posts will be up and we can turn this into a fun learning experience. Your comments are highly valued.

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