Questions and Answers
What refers to the beliefs and attitudes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious way?
implicit bias
Which term means showing prejudice toward an individual or group based on categories of characteristics?
Discrimination
Hostile work environments occur only at lower levels of an organization.
False
What type of conduct becomes unlawful when it hinders or prevents a person from doing their job?
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In ________ harassment, something is given or withheld in exchange for something else.
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Tolerance and respect are the same thing.
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Generally, harassment only applies if you were the direct target of the offensive conduct.
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The following are examples of 'protected classes' in federal antidiscrimination law: race, age, gender, and religion.
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All states have laws that require employers to maintain an environment free from hostility, discrimination, and harassment.
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To qualify as sexual harassment, conduct must be motivated by sexual desire.
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________ means making judgements about other societies or groups based on one's cultural bias and/or beliefs.
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What are examples of hostile work environment?
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Study Notes
Implicit Bias
- Implicit bias refers to unconscious beliefs and attitudes that influence understanding, actions, and decisions.
Discrimination
- Discrimination denotes prejudice against individuals or groups based on shared characteristics.
Hostile Work Environments
- Hostile work environments can occur at any organizational level, not just lower levels.
Harassment
- Harassment becomes unlawful when it obstructs an individual's ability to perform their job effectively.
Quid Pro Quo Harassment
- Quid pro quo harassment involves exchanging something of value for a favor, often in a sexual context.
Tolerance vs. Respect
- Tolerance and respect are distinct concepts; tolerance does not necessarily imply respect.
Harassment Scope
- Harassment applies not only to direct targets but can also affect bystanders and others in the environment.
Protected Classes
- Protected classes under federal antidiscrimination law include race, age, gender, and religion.
State Employment Laws
- All states have legislation mandating that employers create a workplace free from hostility, discrimination, and harassment.
Sexual Harassment Motivation
- Sexual harassment does not need to be motivated strictly by sexual desire to be considered unlawful.
Cultural Judgement
- Cultural judgment involves evaluating other societies based on one's own cultural biases and beliefs.
Examples of Hostile Work Environment
- Examples include harassment, bullying, or hostile actions that create a toxic workplace atmosphere.
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