Diversity vs. Discrimination: Challenges and Resolutions

A set of flashcards covering definitions of diversity, the pros and cons of organizational diversity, types of discrimination, stereotypes, and practical solutions for inclusive recruitment based on the lecture notes.

Williams & O’Reilly (1998) define diversity as "any __________ that people use to tell themselves that another person is different."

attributes

Jackson, Joshi & Erhardt (2003) describe diversity as "real and __________ differences among individuals or groups and the ways in which these differences affect interactions and outcomes."

perceived

One of the pros of diversity is __________ because varied perspectives provide a wealth of ideas.

Enriched Perspectives/Ideas

A potential 'con' of diversity is __________, where a variety of opinions can slow down the process.

Decision Delay

According to the transcript, __________ is defined as a distinction, exclusion or preference based on prohibited grounds that impairs the right to full and equal recognition of human rights.

discrimination

Unintentional discrimination is also known as __________ or systemic discrimination.

constructive

Embedded in policies with adverse impact on specific groups, __________ discrimination is illegal.

Unintentional

A specific example of systemic discrimination is __________ requirements, which disproportionately screen out women and people from Asia.

Minimum height and weight

__________ are automatic cognitive processes where individuals generalize about people in a social category and ignore variation among them.

Stereotypes

The third aspect of stereotyping is perceiving that __________ in a distinguished category possesses similar traits.

everyone

While __________ is a negative or harmful action, __________ is an attitude or 'pre-judging' toward a group member.

Discrimination; Prejudice

__________ occurs when members of a group fear their performance will confirm a salient negative stereotype, often resulting in lower test scores.

Stereotype threat

The four designated groups from a diversity perspective are Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities, and __________.

People with Disabilities

The __________ is an invisible barrier caused by bias that limits the advancement opportunities of qualified individuals.

Glass ceiling

In 2019, discrimination among Indigenous people in Canada reached __________ percent.

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The __________, headquartered in Saskatoon, sponsors the Aboriginal Inclusion Network to help hire and promote Indigenous talent.

Aboriginal Human Resource Council

__________ is Canada's online career development portal for Canadians with disabilities, sponsored by the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work.

WORKink

One of the seven practical ways to reduce bias in hiring is to give a __________ test.

work sample

To reduce bias in the recruitment process, HBR suggests going __________ for the resume review.

blind

According to StatCan 2019, __________ percent of Black individuals faced discrimination in the past 5 years.

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