Michael Says That He Is Not Racist,yet He Avoids Certain

question 94

Multiple Choice

Michael says that he is not racist,yet he avoids certain areas of his city because they are very ethnic neighbourhoods and he says he does not feel safe.In this example,Michael is demonstrating a phenomenon called __________.

• A)patternicity
• B)bias blind spot
• C)confirmation bias
• D)opportunity cost

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Definitions:

Organizations as Communities

A concept that views organizations as social entities built on patterns of relationships, shared values, and cultural practices.

Managerial Theory

A set of ideas and principles that guide managers on how to effectively organize, lead, and make decisions within an organization.

Hawthorne Studies

A series of experiments conducted in the late 1920s and early 1930s that examined how different conditions affect worker productivity, highlighting the importance of social factors and worker attention.

Social Setting

The environment or context in which social interactions and behaviors occur, influencing and shaping those interactions.