Chapter 13 (New Unit) Flashcards
What is diversity on a global slate?
National cultures are intangible/pervasive/difficult to comprehend, imperative to understand local cultures.
What is diversity in the workplace?
The differences people bring to the workplace are valuable.
What is the inclusive model?
All ways in which employees are different.
What is diversity of perspective?
Broader/deeper base of ideas, opinions, and experiences for problem-solving, creativity, and innovation.
What is prejudice?
Different is deficient.
What is discrimination?
Acting on prejudicial attitudes.
What are stereotypes?
Rigid, exaggerated, and irrational beliefs.
What is ethnocentrism?
Your group is inherently superior to other groups and cultures.
What are factors affecting women’s careers?
Advantages to hiring/retaining/promoting women in organizations, men have higher wages and faster promotions.
What is the glass ceiling?
Invisible barrier that exists for women and minorities that limits their upward mobility in organizations.
What is the opt-out trend?
Women are voluntarily leaving the workforce for various reasons.
What is the female advantage?
Women are more collaborative, less hierarchical, relationship-oriented, delivers what modern society requires of people.
What are the benefits of diversity initiatives and programs?
Improving morale, decreasing interpersonal conflict, facilitating progress in new markets, increasing creativity.
What are the intangible benefits of diversity initiatives and programs?
Enhances structures and policies, expands recruitment efforts, establishes mentor relationships, increases sexual harassment awareness.
What are multicultural teams?
Made up of members from diverse national, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
