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Aleigha Street
on Oct 21, 2024
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Two recent graduates with computer science degrees applied for a job in computer programming. Both had similar qualifications and had received awards for academic excellence at their respective universities. One of the applicants was deaf. The hiring manager decided to except offer the job to the deaf person because of concerns about how he would perform. What type of stereotyping has affected the manager's perceptions?
A) racial stereotyping
B) ethnic stereotyping
C) gender stereotyping
D) ability stereotyping
E) age stereotyping
Ability Stereotyping
The prejudgment and oversimplification about the capabilities of individuals based on their membership in certain groups, which can influence expectations and opportunities.
Computer Science Degrees
Academic programs focused on the systematic study of algorithmic processes, computing machines, and computational techniques.
Academic Excellence
The achievement of the highest levels of performance in academic work.
- Familiarize yourself with different types of perceptual errors and biases in the realm of organizational behavior.
- Comprehend the outcomes of stereotyping pertaining to multiple demographic and personal characteristics.
- Understand the influence of perceptual distortions on the hiring and evaluation processes within organizations.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with different types of perceptual errors and biases in the realm of organizational behavior.
- Comprehend the outcomes of stereotyping pertaining to multiple demographic and personal characteristics.
- Understand the influence of perceptual distortions on the hiring and evaluation processes within organizations.