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What are the most ethical decisions for the newspaper to make in this situation? Select two options. tell the company that they cannot give out free ads, but offer a discount confirm the company’s expansion through other sources before reporting it accept the deal, since the company has been a loyal advertiser for years be completely transparent in reporting about the company’s attempt to trade favors contact other construction companies to tell them about the situation

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What are the most ethical decisions for the newspaper to make in this situation? Select two options.

tell the company that they cannot give out free ads, but offer a discount confirm the company’s expansion through other sources before reporting it accept the deal, since the company has been a loyal advertiser for years be completely transparent in reporting about the company’s attempt to trade favors contact other construction companies to tell them about the situation

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The two most ethical decisions for the newspaper to make in this situation would be:

  1. Confirm the company’s expansion through other sources before reporting it: This ensures that the newspaper is providing accurate and verified information to its readers, which is a fundamental principle of journalism ethics.

  2. Be completely transparent in reporting about the company’s attempt to trade favors: Transparency is another key principle in journalism ethics. If the company is trying to influence the newspaper's coverage by offering free ads, the newspaper should disclose this to its readers. This maintains the trust between the newspaper and its audience.

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