Explain and Provide a Workplace Example of How Stereotypes Function

question 46

Essay

Explain and provide a workplace example of how stereotypes function in an organizational setting.

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Definitions:

Situational Control

The ability of an individual or group to influence the outcome of events or behaviors in a specific context.

Attribution Theory

Theory that explains how you generate explanations for people’s behaviors.

Implicit Personality

A theory suggesting that people make automatic, subconscious judgments about others based on their behavior and appearances.

Standpoint Theory

Theory that a person’s social position, power, or cultural background influences how the person perceives the behavior of others.