If, in the Experience of a Manager of a Large

question 17

Multiple Choice

If, in the experience of a manager of a large company who hires for hundreds of positions per year, whites are more likely than blacks to leave within a year, then a manager who hires only blacks to save money is

• A)employing statistical discrimination.
• B)perfectly within his rights.
• C)violating the law.
• D)employing statistical discrimination and violating the law.

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Definitions:

Outgroup Homogeneity

The tendency to view members of an outgroup as more similar to each other than members of one's in-group, often leading to stereotypical perceptions.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency for people to give preferential treatment and display more positive attitudes towards individuals who are members of their own group.

Outgroup Homogeneity

The perception that members of an outgroup are more similar to each other than they actually are, particularly when compared to the diversity observed within one's ingroup.

Just-world Phenomenon

The cognitive bias to believe that the world is inherently fair and that people get what they deserve.