REQUIREMENT

In communication, breakdowns often occur when roles are unclear or messages fail to consider diverse audience needs, leading to confusion and inefficiencies. Ethical challenges arise from non$-$transparent sharing of information and manipulation of content, which can skew decision$-$making and public perception. A major overall challenge is ensuring inclusivity and equal voice in group settings, while effectively engaging diverse public audiences with clear, balanced, and ethically sound communication.

Based on the above statement:

$1.$ Describe a hypothetical but plausible scenario in each of the following communication settings. Each scenario should illustrate a specific communication breakdown and an ethical issue and relate your discussion with accurate examples and references:

a$.$ Group Communication; AND

b$.$ Public Communication.