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MGT 340: Exam 2 (4)
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Management
Undergraduate 2
10/06/2017

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Workforce Diversity
Definition
the ways in which people in an organization are different from and similar to one another.
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Surface-level diversity
Definition
Easily perceived differences that may trigger certain stereotypes, but do not necessarily reflect the ways people think or feel.
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Deep-level diversity
Definition
Differences in values, personality, and work preferences.
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Importance of Workforce Diversity
Definition
People management, organizational performance, and strategic
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Bias
Definition
a tendency or preference toward a particular perspective or ideology.
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Prejudice
Definition
a pre-conceived belief, opinion, or judgment toward a person or a group of people
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Stereotyping
Definition
judging a person based on a prejudicial perception of a group to which that person belongs.
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Discrimination
Definition
when someone acts out their prejudicial attitudes toward people who are the targets of their prejudice.
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Glass Ceiling
Definition
the invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions.
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Mentoring
Definition
a process whereby an experienced organizational member (a mentor) provides advice and guidance to a less-experienced member (a protégé).
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Diversity Skills Training
Definition
specialized training to educate employees about the importance of diversity and to teach them skills for working in a diverse workplace
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Employee Resource Groups
Definition
groups made up of employees connected by some common dimension of diversity.
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