What Is Overt Discrimination

question 59

Multiple Choice

What is overt discrimination?

• A) Knowingly and willingly denying diverse individuals access to opportunities and outcomes in an organization
• B) Focussing attention on individuals who are conspicuously different from us
• C) Perceiving individuals with high social status more positively than we perceive those with low social status
• D) Perceiving others who are similar to ourselves more positively than we perceive people who are different
• E) Using information about others in ways that result in inaccurate perceptions

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Definitions:

Market Share

The portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product.

Barriers To Entry

Obstacles or hurdles that make it difficult for new competitors to enter a market, protecting existing companies from new challengers.

Stability Strategy

A business approach focusing on maintaining current operations and market share without significant growth or expansion, prioritizing steady income and consistent performance.

BCG Matrix

A framework created by Boston Consulting Group to evaluate the strategic position of the business brand portfolio and its potential in terms of growth and profitability.