4_Diversity in Groups

Question 0

Obstacles to understanding others

• Ethnocentrism
• Stereotyping
• Prejudice
• Discrimination

Answer 0

Ethnocentrism - I believe that your culture is superior to others

Stereotyping - vision about a group of people the oversimplifies their characteristics

Prejudice - attitude about other people based on faulty and inflexible stereotypes

Discrimination - act of excluding people who are different from opportunities granted to others

Question 1

Three Layers of diversity

know the different layers and each of their dimensions

Answer 1

External dimensions – income, location, personal & recreational habits, religion, work, educational background, appearance, family status, marital status, political orientation

Internal Dimensions – Age, gender, sexual orientation, cultural dimensions, mental ability, physical ability, ethnicity, race

Personality - represents your unique core personality and ways of experiencing, interpreting, and behaving in the world around you

Question 2

Personality Dimensions

(know the definition of each and the way each of these play out in a group atmosphere)

Extrovert vs. Introvert
Sensor vs. Intuitive
Thinker vs. Feeler
Judger vs.Perceiver

Answer 2

Extrovert vs. Introvert - extrovert Focus out while introvert focus is inward.
Extroverts usually like working in groups while introverts usually do not

Sensor vs. Intuitive - A sensor sees facts and detail ,and an intuitive prefers the big picture
Group it’s important to see the big picture and the fine details.

Thinker vs. Feeler- thinkers are task-oriented and logical , feelers are people oriented and seek group harmony.

Judger vs.Perceiver - judger is structured and well organized, they plan ahead and follow to do lists. Perceivers are open - ended and are flexible and adaptable.

Question 3

The different ways men & women communicate
a- Content vs. relational messages
b- Conflict

Answer 3

Content messages-

Relational messages-

Conflict-

Question 4

Cowboy syndrome

Answer 4

the deep rooted belief that men should not show emotions.

Question 5

Generational Dimensions

a) 1965-1980
b) 1981-1999

Answer 5

1965-1980 - Gen X: tech savvy, era of video gamers, they are often skeptical and distrustful of institutions. Think that work isnt the most important thing in life.

1981-1999- Millenials- grew up with tech, confident and have high self esteem, collaborators in favor of team work