Although we usually reserve our concern over stereotypes to those about women and members of racial and

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Although we usually reserve our concern over stereotypes to those about women and members of racial and ethnic minorities, the simple truth is that people can hold stereotypes toward members of just about any group. And, in organizations, people are likely to hold stereotypes based on a variable whose importance cannot be downplayed—the occupational groups to which they belong.
What we expect of people, and the way we treat them, is likely to be affected by stereotypes about their professions. This exercise will help you better understand this phenomenon.

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Questions for Discussion 1. Did your ratings of the various groups differ? If so, which were perceived most positively and which were perceived most negatively?
2. On what characteristics, if any, did you find no differences with respect to the various groups? What do you think this means?
3. To what extent did your ratings agree with those of others? In other words, was there general agreement about the stereotypical nature of people in various occupational groups?
4. To what extent were your responses based on specific people you know? How did knowledge, or lack of knowledge, of members of the various occupational groups influence your ratings?
5. Do you believe that by becoming aware of these stereotypes you will perpetuate them in the future, or refrain from behaving in accord with them? Explain.

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Behavior In Organizations

ISBN: 9781408264300

10th Global Edition

Authors: Jerald Greenberg

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