Question

not accepting any gifts or payments for communication services from anyone who is not a client or an employer is an example of:

○ part of the social communication model

○ one of the seven communication principles

○ one of the international association of business communicators code of ethics

Explanation:

• The social communication model focuses on how communication occurs in social contexts (like sender - receiver interactions) and does not involve rules about accepting gifts/payments for services, so the first option is incorrect.
• The “seven communication principles” are more about effective communication techniques (like clarity, conciseness) rather than ethical guidelines about accepting gifts/payments, so the second option is incorrect.
• The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Code of Ethics includes ethical standards for business communicators, and not accepting gifts or payments from non - clients/non - employers is an ethical guideline related to business communication ethics, which is part of the IABC Code of Ethics.

Answer:

C. one of the International Association of Business Communicators Code of Ethics