Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This article delves into the intricate landscape of ethical communication in contemporary business environments, shedding light on its evolution, foundational principles, and practical implications.With globalization exerting a profound influence on societal dynamics, including language, the imperative for effective cross-cultural communication has become increasingly paramount.The heightened prevalence of multicultural business relations underscores the necessity for a common language, with English emerging as a lingua franca in professional settings worldwide.However, the inadequacies of General English for business communication have propelled the development of Business English, offering refined linguistic frameworks tailored to the intricacies of professional interactions.Despite its pivotal role, Business English remains a relatively new area of academic inquiry, prompting scholars to scrutinize its distinguishing features and contexts of use.Through a comprehensive literature review, this article elucidates various conceptualizations of Business English, positioning it within the broader framework of Language for Specific Purposes (LSP).Additionally, it explores the notion of Business English as a Lingua Franca (BELF) and its implications for communication across diverse cultural contexts.Ethical considerations form a central theme throughout the discourse, emphasizing the importance of honesty, fairness, and cultural sensitivity in professional interactions.The authors offer practical insights for enhancing ethical communication practices in business writing, encompassing linguistic nuances, cross-cultural adaptation, and adherence to formal communication standards.The study concludes by outlining future research directions, including the exploration of cross-cultural communication dynamics and the ethical implications of emerging technologies on business communication.Overall, this article helps navigate ethical challenges in contemporary business communication, offering valuable insights for professionals striving to uphold integrity and clarity in their interactions.
Authors: Alla ISHCHUK, Olha KERNOZHYTSKA, Lubov TRETIAK
Institution: Dragomanov Ukrainian State University
Language: English
Subfield: Communication
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4394997828