MGCR 222 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Glass Ceiling, Civil Rights Act Of 1964, Collegehumor

• School: McGill University
• Department: Management Core
• Course: MGCR 222
• Professor: Alfred Jaeger

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Leaking pipeline: coined by professor lynda gratton, many women abandon corporate careers just as they position to attain higher-level responsibilities: the number of women in organizations decrease the more senior the roles become. "think-leader-think male": men are seen as leaders by default because of their stereotypical "take charge" skills: by contrast, women are stereotyped for "caretaking skills" Individuals have not one but multiple "personal selves", which self is activated depends in the group which the person identifies. In-group favoritism happens at the expense of the out-group: may be more noticeable to the out-group. An extravert is comfortable and confident in interpersonal relationships; an introvert is more withdrawn and reserved: agreeableness the degree to which someone is good-natured, cooperative, and trusting. An agreeable person gets along well with others; a disagreeable person is a source of conflict and discomfort for others: conscientiousness the degree to which someone is responsible, dependable, and careful.