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Blog Post 2: May 27th, 2020

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Advertising ethics is a set of specific principles that regulate the methods of communication between the buyer and the seller . With advertising, our company needs to make sure that we follow ethical guidelines that do not tell false claims or dupe customers just because we want to increase our sales. By following ethical guidelines, our company can demonstrate that we can do the right thing for our customers, without compromising on confidence or trust from customers. One guideline that the company should follow is being transparent. For a customer to make an informed decision about a project, companies should be open about their products. By being honest and frank, you will be able to gain the trust of new customers and hold up a good company reputation. If something is not disclosed, it probably is not ethical or moral. Through transparency, a company can allow consumers to form their own opinions and also get feedback from customers to make advertising more engaging and s...

Blog Post 1: May 20th, 2020

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Worldview. Something that people may not necessarily think about frequently, or even at all. A worldview  can subconsciously influence how someone perceives things, their thinking, their knowledge, and their doing. There are seven elements of one's worldview according to Ken Funk, and it can be clearly seen how these elements are interconnected. My worldview stems primarily from believing in the supernatural. I am a strong believer in God and I feel that influences other elements of my worldview. Theology for me, or " beliefs about the existence and nature of God " can be linked to axiology , "beliefs about the nature of value, what is good and bad, what is right and wrong."  Teleology , "beliefs about the meaning and purpose of the universe, its inanimate elements, and its inhabitants," is also related to the other two elements above of my worldview. I grew up in a Christian household. After hearing about my birth, I believed in a higher bei...