1. When generalising, what's true for the group isn't always true for the individuals within that group.

True or false

2.Why is it regarded as a negative to have biases? (Multi choice question)

a)They prevent us from having positive thoughts

b)They prevent us from interacting with others that are different from ourselves

c)It's not regarded as a negative to have biases

d)They can lead to stereotyping and generalisations and prevent us from making good judgements.

3.Identify which of these are examples of Groupthink (G), Unconscious Bias (U), and Implicit Bias (I):

Gulcan is concerned that the solution the work team has put forward to fix the data analysis problem is not the most efficient way to solve the problem. He's afraid to mention this at the team meeting because last time he proposed an alternative solution to a data management issue he got shot down in flames! No-one wanted to know about it. Better just to keep quiet and let the work team find out the hard way.

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Amanda is part of a selection panel to hire a new data analyst. She is very impressed with one particular candidate, Sharon. Sharon did the same statistics degree at the same university as Amanda, and they're both members of the Mensa society

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Paolo is looking for a new computer programmer to join the team - the best choice is a Gen Y person, not a Baby Boomer...a Gen Y-er will be so much more technically proficient.

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4.Are the following statements about homogeneous groups true or false?

Homogeneous groups generally think the same way.

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Homogeneous groups often tend to disagree and challenge each other.

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Homogeneous groups tend to think about and solve problems in varied, creative and innovative ways.

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Homogeneous groups combine knowledge and experience from different backgrounds to aid diversity and inclusion.

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5.Overcoming biases and assumptions requires which of the following:

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Being able to recognise different types of biases

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Being aware of your own biases

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Removing all biases and assumptions from the workplace

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Using strategies to manage your biases and assumptions

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Respecting different cultural perspectives

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Applying your awareness skills in your interactions and decision-making processes

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6.As part of reducing your unconscious bias it is essential that you are aware of your micro-messaging.

Which of the following are micro-inequities and which are micro-affirmations?

When chatting to Amanda you turn your back on Axel and exclude him from the conversation - he's loud and brash.

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Abi worked with you on pulling together a work report for the senior executive team -her input didn't actually amount to much though, so you decide that you will only put your name on the report.

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Angus has been working extremely hard of late and you mention this to Anne-Marie and decide to put in a good word for him to work on an upcoming that will help stretch his skills.

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Ahmal is new to your work team. You've organised a lunch get-together of some of the team members and invite Ahmal to give him an opportunity to chat informally with others

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7.Indicate whether the following question is an open-ended question or close-ended question:

Can you tell me a little bit more about where you are from?

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What do you need from me to make sure the job gets done?

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What do you think of the new open office space?

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