The MOST Effective Method for Preventing Stereotyping in an Organization

question 149

Multiple Choice

The MOST effective method for preventing stereotyping in an organization is to ________.

• A) require employees to eliminate their use of schemas
• B) treat all workers the same and ignore individual differences when making decisions
• C) pretend to ignore the fact that someone is a different race, age, gender, or nationality
• D) encourage employees to think about the characteristics that really affect job performance

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Definitions:

Minimize

To reduce something to the least possible amount or degree.

Dissonance

A state of conflict or inconsistency between a person's beliefs, attitudes, or actions, often leading to discomfort and change.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon in which an individual experiences discomfort or distress from holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Opinions

Personal views, beliefs, or judgments that may not be based on fact or knowledge.