Organizational Behavior (16th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13350-764-5
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-764-5

Chapter 2 - Diversity in Organizations - Questions For Review - Page 61: 2-2

Answer

Stereotypes refer to the act of associating one or certain characteristics, usually negative, to one particular group or thing. In an organizational setting, stereotypes cause people to believe that everyone in a group is same. This leads to unfair discrimination in an organization.

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Stereotypes refer to the act of associating one or certain characteristics, usually negative, to one particular group or thing. In an organizational setting, stereotypes cause people to believe that everyone in a group is same. This leads to unfair discrimination in an organization.
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