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Define Each of the Five Obstacles to Understanding Others (Ethnocentrism

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Define each of the five obstacles to understanding others (ethnocentrism, stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, and racism). Explain how they differ from one another and how they can lead to one another. In other words, how does ethnocentrism lead to stereotyping, which leads to prejudice, and so on?


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Legitimacy

The general perception or recognition that an entity's actions are desirable, proper, or appropriate within some socially constructed system of norms, values, beliefs, and definitions.

Dormant Stakeholder

An individual or group with an interest or concern in a project or business but currently inactive or not engaged.

Power

The capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.

Discretionary Stakeholder

Stakeholders whose involvement with an organization or project is based on choice rather than necessity or contractual obligation.

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