CLASS 5 (Generational Differences + Stereotyping + Ethics

What does “diversity” refer to?

What are “generational differences” as an external influence?

Why should leaders understand generational differences?

What are “labour market issues” connected to generational differences?

• differences people use to see others as “different from me.”

• The idea that people born around the same time share experiences that shape their values, beliefs, and work styles.

• So they can manage and communicate with different age groups effectively by recognizing different priorities and approaches.

• Different expectations, motivations, and stereotypes about work across generations (ex: “Millennials vs Boomers” debates).

What’s the danger of analyzing group-level differences?

Group-level differences DO NOT mean what?

It can lead to stereotyping and false assumptions about individuals.

Group-level differences do NOT mean that everyone in a group is the same, or that people from one group will always be very different from people in another group.

What is stereotyping?

What is a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Why is a self-fulfilling prophecy an ethical issue?

• Assuming someone has certain traits just because they belong to a group, instead of seeing them as an individual

• When expectations about someone cause them to behave in ways that confirm those expectations.

• can unfairly reinforce stereotypes and cause biased treatment, leading to unequal opportunities or outcomes.

What is Rosenthal’s Pygmalion Effect?

What’s the main ethical warning with generational differences?

A classic example of a self-fulfilling prophecy - When higher expectations for someone actually lead them to perform better

You should recognize differences without turning them into stereotypes that restrict opportunities.