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Diversity in Organizations
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relevant to OB
Recognize stereotypes and understand how they function in organizational
settings
Define intellectual ability and demonstrate its relevance to OB Contrast intellectual from physical ability Describe how organizations manage diversity effectively
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performance declines with increasing age. The workforce is aging. U.S. legislation that, for all intents and purposes, outlaws mandatory retirement.
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unsupported opinions than whether women perform as well on jobs as men do. Few, if any, important differences between men and women affect job performance. Psychological studies have found women are more agreeable and willing to conform to authority, whereas men are more aggressive and more likely to have expectations of success, but those differences are minor.
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employment decisions.
No statistical difference between Whites and African-
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impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. The reasonable accommodation is problematic for employers. Strong biases exist against those with mental impairment.
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Religion
Although employees are protected by U.S.
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Gender identity
Often referred to as transgender employees, this topic
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things.
Unfair discrimination is assuming stereotypes about
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Spatial Visualization
Intellectual Ability
Perceptual Speed
Exhibit 2.2
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
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Physical Abilities
The capacity to do tasks demanding stamina,
are
Strength Flexibility
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that can be taken into account when making hiring decisions is not problematic.
It is also possible to make accommodations for
disabilities.
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Diversity in Groups
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Diversity Management
Diversity management must be an ongoing commitment that crosses all levels of the organization.
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