A Diversity Awareness Consultant Submits a Proposal to a Company

question 27

Essay

A diversity awareness consultant submits a proposal to a company that wants to reduce stereotyping and prejudice. In the proposal, the consultant claims that his training program teaches employees to avoid the stereotyping process altogether when perceiving the world around them. "Our training will prevent the activation of stereotypes and other forms of categorical thinking," claims the consultant's proposal. Discuss the accuracy of this consultant's claim and explain what training programs can do regarding stereotyping.

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Definitions:

Productivity Growth

The increase in the output of goods and services per unit of input, such as labor or capital, over a specific period.

Computers

Electronic devices that are designed to store, process, and retrieve data efficiently and accurately.

U.S.

Refers to the United States of America, a country consisting of 50 states and a federal district, known for its significant influence on world affairs.

Per Capita GDP

A measure that calculates the economic output per person by dividing the GDP of a country by its population.