Because of a Desire to Appear Unprejudiced, How Is a White

question 91

Multiple Choice

Because of a desire to appear unprejudiced, how is a White supervisor likely to respond to a poor job performance on the part of a Black employee?

• A) By giving short but accurate feedback about the performance.
• B) By firing the Black employee.
• C) By emphasizing positive aspects of the performance and downplaying negative aspects.
• D) By emphasizing negative aspects of the performance and downplaying positive aspects.

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Definitions:

Brainstorming

A technique for generating a large number of ideas or solutions to a problem in a short period, typically through a group discussion.

Groupthink

A phenomenon where the desire for harmony in a decision-making group leads to an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Organizations

Entities or groups of people structured and coordinated to pursue collective goals or carry out specific activities.

Team Work

The collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal or task in the most effective and efficient way.