MGMT 4640 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Biculturalism, Puerto Rico, Ambivalent Sexism
Document Summary
What is a minority? groups are those subordinated to majority or dominant group members in terms of power, prestige, and privilege. These are sometimes artificially constructed to increase identifiability. People believe themselves to be prejudiced but still poses negative feelings and beliefs about racial issues and minority group members. Disproportionate representation in dangerous industries (similar to black/african americans) Experience physical harm and harassment based on skin color. Undocumented immigrants often receive low wages and work longer hours with no overtime. Difficulties resulting from increased diversity and organizational responses. Invisible barriers that confine minorities and women to certain positions within organizations. Racial parity demographic in workplace on par with demographic of population looking for work or in work. Defined as real or perceived differences among people such as race, gender, class and other identity-based attributes that affect their interactions and relationships.
