During a diversity management session, a manager suggests that stereotypes are a necessary part of working with others. “I have
to make assumptions about what’s in the other person’s head, and stereotypes help me do that,” she explains. “It’s better to rely on stereotypes than to enter a working relationship with someone from another culture without any idea of what they believe in!” Discuss the merits of and problems with the manager’s statement.
The merits of and problems with the manager’s statement are explained below.
<h3>What is stereo typing in organizations?</h3>
Extension of the social identity of the individual in groups such as working in company or studying in college is called as the stereotyping in organizations.
Merits of Stereotypes in organizations:
It relies on categorical thinking
Helps understand outside world easily'
unique characteristics are difficult to recall every time.
groups are identified easily
helps filling the gaps while talking of some new culture.
helps enhancing self perception and social identity.
Demerits of Stereotypes:
difficulty in understanding behavior of other individual in organizations.
an individual may be sometimes under or overestimated.
discourages social group while entering a profession.
discriminatory behavior.
not helps in describing with their talent.
Thus, the merits and demerits of stereotypes in organizations are explained above.
