bme 2

Diversity in the workplace

Having a workforce inclusive of different backgrounds and national origins, fostering a sense of belonging.

Surface-level diversity

Differences in easily perceived characteristics, such as gender, race, ethnicity, age, or disability, that may activate stereotypes.

Deep-level diversity

Differences in values, personality, and work preferences that become more important for determining similarity as people get to know each other better.

Stereotyping

Judging someone based on our perception of the group to which they belong.

Stereotype threat

The degree to which we internally agree with negative stereotyped perceptions of our groups.

Discrimination

Making judgments about individuals based on stereotypes.

Discriminatory policies

Actions taken by representatives of an organization that deny equal opportunity to perform.

Sexual harassment

Unwanted sexual advances and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

Intimidation

Overt threats or bullying directed at members.

Mockery

Jokes or negative stereotypes.

Exclusion

Excluding certain people from job opportunities.

Incivility

Disrespectful treatment, including behaving in an aggressive manner.

Biographical characteristics

Age, gender, race, and disability are some of the most obvious ways employees differ.

Age

The length of time that a person has lived.

Sex

Refers to the biological and physiological characteristics that define humans as female or male.

Race

Heritage people use to identify themselves.

Ethnicity

Additional set of cultural characteristics that often overlaps with race.

Positive diversity climate

An environment of inclusiveness and acceptance of diversity in an organization.

Disabilities

Workplace policies regarding individuals with physical or mental disabilities vary.

Hidden disabilities

Disabilities that are not easily visible, such as sensory disabilities, chronic illness, or psychological challenges.

Tenure

The period of time a person holds a position or office.

Sexual orientation and identity

Umbrella term for people whose gender identity and/or expression is different from cultural expectations based on assigned sex at birth.

Cultural identity

Distinct identities of people or groups in cultural or subcultural categories and social groups.

Ability

An individual's current capacity to perform tasks in a job, consisting of intellectual and physical factors.

General Mental Ability (GMA)

Overall factor of intelligence, including specific intellectual ability dimensions.

Intellectual Abilities

Abilities needed for mental activities such as thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Number Aptitude

Ability to do speedy arithmetic.

Verbal Comprehension

Ability to understand what is read or heard and the relationships of words to each other.

Perceptual Speed

Ability to identify visual similarities.

Inductive Reasoning

Ability to identify logical sequences.

Deductive Reasoning

Ability to use logic and assess the implications of an argument.

Spatial Visualization

Ability to imagine how an object would look if its position in space changes.

Memory

Ability to retain and recall past experiences.

Dynamic Strength

Ability to exert muscular force repeatedly or continuously over time.

Static Strength

Ability to exert force against external objects.

Explosive Strength

Ability to expend maximum energy in one or a series of explosive acts.

Extent Flexibility

Ability to move the trunk and back muscles as far as possible.

Dynamic Flexibility

Ability to make rapid, repeated flexing movements.

Body Coordination

Ability to coordinate the simultaneous actions of different parts of the body.

Balance

Ability to maintain equilibrium despite forces pulling off balance.

Stamina

Ability to continue maximum effort requiring prolonged effort over time.

Diversity management

Making everyone more aware and sensitive to the needs and differences of others in the workplace.