Research Studying Discrimination in Hiring in STEM Fields Would Predict

question 62

Multiple Choice

Research studying discrimination in hiring in STEM fields would predict what kind of bias when employers evaluate male and female candidates with equal qualifications?

• A) a strong hiring bias favoring women
• B) a strong hiring bias favoring men
• C) Researcher has found no evidence of bias in either direction.
• D) Predictions based upon the literature are difficult because studies have found hiring biases in both directions.

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Definitions:

Upward Leadership

The process by which lower-level employees influence the decisions, actions, and behaviors of their superiors to achieve organizational goals.

Leadership

The act of guiding or influencing a group towards achieving a common goal through vision, motivation, and strategic planning.

Collective Leadership

Involves the shared exercise of leadership roles and responsibilities among members of a group or organization, fostering collaboration and distributed decision-making.

Idiosyncrasy Credits

The leeway or tolerance granted to individuals for deviating from group norms due to their previously established competence or contributions.