Communication ethics honesty – UGC NET Question

Honesty in communication means presenting facts accurately,avoiding deception and acknowledging sources. Ethical teachers do not misrepresent data or plagiarise and keep private information confidential. The behaviours described in the stem clearly reflect honesty as a core ethical principle.

Option A:
Manipulation involves using deceptive tactics to control others,which is unethical.

Option B:
Honesty builds trust in teacher–student relationships and upholds academic integrity,making option B correct.

Option C:
Secrecy may sometimes be ethical when protecting privacy but does not capture the full idea of truthful presentation.

Option D:
Punishment is a disciplinary response and is unrelated to the ethics of information accuracy.