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More creativity in solving problems.
Greater innovation.
Higher productivity.
Better relationships with global customers.
Targeted marketing campaigns.
More customers.
Greater profits.
Larger talent pool of workers.
Increased community involvement and support.
Better communication.
More supportive work environment.
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Aging workers
Immigrants
Race
Sex
Disabilities
Changing Families
The act, practice, or instance of making a
difference in treatment or favor on a basis
other than merit; the act of discriminating
categorically or by group, rather than
individually; the results of a prejudiced or
prejudicial outlook, action, or treatment.
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Stereotypes
Often begins at home.
Children observe attitudes and hear jokes and
negative comments about “outsiders”
Born of fear and ignorance
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Disabilities-people fear the disable because
of fear they might become disable
themselves.
Sex-men and women must treat each other
as equals, avoiding inappropriate touching,
jokes, or offensive comments.
Age-never hold misguided beliefs about
people of different ages.
Race-unfamiliarity and fear can lead to
conflicts on the job.
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How can an employer help workers to diminish
stereotypical beliefs?
What can employees do to overcome
stereotypes on the job?
How can a company reduce communication
barriers among workers?
Describe ways that language or culture can
affect communication
What kinds of problems might young and old
workers face when working together on a team
assignment?
How can a non-disabled worker prepare to
work on a team with a worker who is disabled?