Ethical institutional communication – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and C are correct, while D is the only wrong statement. A is true because informing stakeholders about policy changes in a timely and open manner respects their right to know and plan. B is true since hiding information that can seriously affect students’ futures violates ethical duties of care and honesty. C is true as providing false or inflated placement or ranking data to attract admissions is a form of deception. D is false because institutions are not ethically free to ignore truthfulness for reputational gain; such behaviour undermines trust and can have legal consequences.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it groups A and D as wrong statements, even though A is a correct principle of ethical transparency. Treating A as wrong misrepresents responsible institutional communication. Hence this option cannot be chosen.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it lists C and D as wrong. While D is indeed wrong, C is correct in labelling inaccurate promotional claims as deceptive. This combination therefore mixes a true statement with a false one.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it treats A, C and D as wrong statements, though A and C are accurate ethical guidelines. Including them with D in the wrong set makes the combination internally inconsistent and unacceptable.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it singles out D only as the wrong statement. It recognises that ignoring truthfulness for reputational benefits is contrary to ethical communication. By leaving A, B and C outside the wrong set as correct principles, this option properly answers the question.