Write an analysis of ethical aspects surrounding a decision of the commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt to disseminate a plea for help for his COVID-19-stricken ship.

Write an analysis of ethical aspects surrounding a decision of the
commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt to disseminate a plea for help for his COVID-19-stricken ship, and write a communication detailing lessons learned from the incident.
Introduction
While
it may seem that ethical communication is less often the norm than it
once was, experienced communications professionals know that credibility
can be undermined if ethical norms are not observed in communications.
Understanding the complexities that often arise will leave you better
prepared to craft effective communications.
Communication
appears to be a rather straightforward topic to many people. Hence, we
may never be exposed to any formal communication training before we
enter the workforce or an institution of higher education. Does this
mean that it really is that simple? You probably agree that this is not
the case.
The
smallest number of individuals involved in communication is, in fact,
one—yourself! The next level of complexity involves two individuals,
such as the communication that occurs in a personal relationship. Even
though applying communication models is more straightforward with fewer
the number of individuals involved, that does not necessarily mean it is
easy or simple.
As
we add more and more individuals and create business models and
organizational structures, communication becomes quite complicated. This
course provides insight into the communication approaches within all
sizes of organizations and supplies tools for approaching these as
effectively as possible, regardless of the number of individuals
involved.
Communication Models
Early
models of communication often looked at the topic from a standpoint of
mechanical output and electronic transmission. Later, more
people-oriented models were developed, but most still consist at their
core of the basic four elements of communication:
Sender.Receiver.Message.Channel.
That
is, communication takes place between a sender and a receiver. A
message is sent from the sender to a receiver via a channel. A message
is sent in an environment that may present barriers to successful
transmission. Sometimes, there is noise in the system. Sometimes,
feedback is returned to the sender.
Shared Reality
For
communication to be considered successful, the message must be
received, but additionally, a shared reality must be created. Consider
how the concept of shared reality relates to organizations, especially
as a way of assessing whether a particular communication event was
successful.
Overview
Captain
Crozier, Commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, wrote and emailed a
controversial letter that pleaded for help for crew members stricken by
the Covid-19 virus in March of 2020. The communication was sent to
several recipients and was eventually leaked to the news media. The
situation became front-page news and was actively debated in the media.
Senior leaders believed that Captain Crozier may have avoided his chain
of command for fear that his immediate leader would suppress the issue
and expose the sailors to unnecessary danger. His decisions and actions
that lead up to his writing of the letter are fraught with ethical
dilemmas.
In
this assessment you are asked to analyze ethical aspects surrounding
Captain Crozier’s decision to widely disseminate the emailed letter.
Preparation
Thoroughly
research the issues using the Internet and the articles provided in
Resources. You may need to conduct additional research to support your
analysis.
As
you can see by your research, there is a lot going on behind the scenes
in this scenario. However, it is clear that the Captain of the
USS Theodore Roosevelt was facing a difficult ethical situation and
tried to find the best way to communicate his concerns. There are many
questions that likely come to mind, such as:
What
was the dilemma facing the Captain? How might he have weighed his
decision?Should the Captain have sent the message? Why or why not?Was
the content of the communication appropriate, taking into the
consideration the recipient(s) of the letter? Did he distribute the
letter for maximum effect?What should he have done differently?Did the
Captain violate Navy ethical guidelines? Are his actions at odds with
communication guidelines? Is that how he should be judged?Was his
punishment justified?How do you think his crew felt? Is that
relevant?Consider
the Captain’s decision to send the letter, the manner in which the
letter was sent, and the recipient(s) of the letter. Complete both parts
of this assessment in a single Word document.
PART
1: ANALYZE THE SCENARIOAnalyze the ethical decision that the Captain
faced as it relates to how he communicated his plea and in the context
of his position. Consider the sender, receiver, message, and
channel.Analyze the primary failures and successes of the Captain’s
communication strategy. Make sure to consider how the letter was
distributed, the Captain’s possible intent, and the content of the
letter.If this situation had occurred in the private sector and not the
military, would the outcomes have been similar or different? Defend your
reasoning.PART 2: WRITE A COMMUNICATION
Imagine
that you were the commanding officer of another naval ship who had
followed this sequence of events closely. Your ship’s Public Affairs
Officer reports to you and is responsible for many of the ship’s
external communications, and you are anxious to share your lessons
learned from the USS Theodore Roosevelt situation.
Send
a communication to your Public Affairs Officer that conveys and
re-enforces the primary lesson(s) learned from the incident on the
USS Theodore Roosevelt. Be sure you focus on the actions of the Captain.
The medium is your choice, but it is also very important, so state the
medium you have chosen within your message and the reason you feel it is
the most appropriate medium to use. Address possible reasons such as
confidentiality, tone, convention, et cetera.
Additional
RequirementsComplete both parts of this assessment in a single Word
document.Written communication: Written communication is free of errors
that detract from the overall message.APA style and
formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current
APA style and formatting standards.Font: Times New Roman, 12
point.Length: Part 1 should be 3–4 pages, double spaced, and Part 2
should be 1 page, double spaced. Page count does not include your cover
page or reference page.Cited resources: Use a minimum of three scholarly
sources. All literature cited should be current, with publication dates
within the past five years.Competencies Measured
By
successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your
proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide
criteria:
Competency
1: Analyze business communication situations.Describe how the scenario
might have plausibly played out in the private sector.Competency 2:
Apply fundamental principles of organizational communication.Write a
communication that effectively presents lessons learned.Competency 3:
Analyze the interrelationships of communication within organizational
systems.Analyze the outcomes of a communication strategy.Competency 4:
Analyze the application of ethical principles in organizational
communication.Analyze an ethical decision as it relates to
communication.Competency 5: Communicate effectively and
professionally.Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text,
incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound
sentences.Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.

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