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Which term describes the negative attitude towards another person based on their group membership?
Which term describes the negative attitude towards another person based on their group membership?
- Groups
- Prejudice (correct)
- Stereotype
- Discrimination
What is the term for the nature of the workforce composition in terms of age, gender, and ethnic makeup?
What is the term for the nature of the workforce composition in terms of age, gender, and ethnic makeup?
- Stereotype recognition
- Organizational logistics
- Organizational demography (correct)
- Discriminatory analysis
Which type of discrimination is currently not prohibited by federal law?
Which type of discrimination is currently not prohibited by federal law?
- Discrimination based on gender
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation (correct)
- Discrimination based on physical condition
- Discrimination based on age
Where are complaints of prejudice and discrimination typically filed?
Where are complaints of prejudice and discrimination typically filed?
What is the main objective behind a diversity management program in business?
What is the main objective behind a diversity management program in business?
Which component of attitude refers to the behavioral tendencies and actions towards a person or object?
Which component of attitude refers to the behavioral tendencies and actions towards a person or object?
In the context of attitudes, which component is related to beliefs, opinions, and thoughts about a person or object?
In the context of attitudes, which component is related to beliefs, opinions, and thoughts about a person or object?
What term is used to describe a prejudiced attitude that includes a negative stereotype, an evaluative judgment, and a behavioral predisposition?
What term is used to describe a prejudiced attitude that includes a negative stereotype, an evaluative judgment, and a behavioral predisposition?
What type of attitude is characterized by the belief that all members of a particular group share the same negative trait?
What type of attitude is characterized by the belief that all members of a particular group share the same negative trait?
Which term best describes the relatively stable clusters of feelings, beliefs, and behavior tendencies that make up attitudes?
Which term best describes the relatively stable clusters of feelings, beliefs, and behavior tendencies that make up attitudes?
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Prejudice and Discrimination
- The negative attitude towards another person based on their group membership is described as prejudice.
- Age, gender, and ethnic makeup of the workforce composition is known as demographic mix.
Types of Discrimination
- Discrimination not currently prohibited by federal law is sexual orientation discrimination.
Addressing Prejudice and Discrimination
- Complaints of prejudice and discrimination are typically filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Diversity Management
- The main objective behind a diversity management program in business is to create a positive and inclusive work environment.
Components of Attitudes
- The behavioral tendencies and actions towards a person or object are referred to as the behavioral component of attitude.
- The cognitive component of attitude refers to beliefs, opinions, and thoughts about a person or object.
Types of Attitudes
- A prejudiced attitude that includes a negative stereotype, an evaluative judgment, and a behavioral predisposition is described as an attitude.
- An attitude characterized by the belief that all members of a particular group share the same negative trait is known as a prejudice.
Definition of Attitudes
- Attitudes can be described as relatively stable clusters of feelings, beliefs, and behavioral tendencies.
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