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Chapter 6: Work-Related Attitudes Quiz
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Chapter 6: Work-Related Attitudes Quiz

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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?

  • Stereotype recognition
  • Organizational logistics
  • Organizational demography (correct)
  • Discriminatory analysis
  • 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?

    <p>Equal Employment Opportunity Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective behind a diversity management program in business?

    <p>Systematically transform an organization's culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of attitude refers to the behavioral tendencies and actions towards a person or object?

    <p>Behavioral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of attitudes, which component is related to beliefs, opinions, and thoughts about a person or object?

    <p>Cognitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe a prejudiced attitude that includes a negative stereotype, an evaluative judgment, and a behavioral predisposition?

    <p>Prejudicial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of attitude is characterized by the belief that all members of a particular group share the same negative trait?

    <p>Stereotypical attitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes the relatively stable clusters of feelings, beliefs, and behavior tendencies that make up attitudes?

    <p>Stable dispositions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    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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    Test your knowledge of work-related attitudes, prejudice, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment with this quiz. Questions cover components of attitudes and understanding liking or disliking towards someone or something.

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