Question

the guidelines for ethical communications start with:

• being clear and concise in communication
• the seven principles of effective communication
• the list provided by the international association of business communicators

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "being clear and concise in communication" refers to effective communication traits, not the start of ethical communication guidelines.
• "the seven principles of effective communication" are about effective communication, not ethical communication guidelines' starting point.
• The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) provides a list that serves as the basis for ethical communication guidelines.

Answer:

C. the list provided by the International Association of Business Communicators (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C as per typical multiple - choice, with A: being clear and concise in communication, B: the seven principles of effective communication, C: the list provided by the International Association of Business Communicators)