Management Ch 13

Which generation shares a valuable "corporate memory?"

Baby Boomers

People with this perspective readily accept other cultures and are likely to celebrate differences instead of being threatened by them.

Ethnorelativism The correct answer for this definition is Ethnorelativism, which is defined in the textbook as "The belief that groups and subcultures are inherently equal

A CEO serves this function when he takes a department manager "under his wing" and gives the department manager helpful tips for advancing in the organization.

Mentor The correct answer for this definition is Mentor, which is defined in the textbook as "A higher-ranking senior member of the organization who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career."

When this is one of your beliefs, you assume that all of the people who share one characteristic (such as age or nationality) also share other characteristics (such as ability to learn or trustworthiness).

Stereotype The correct answer for this definition is Stereotype, which is defined in the textbook as "A rigid, exaggerated, irrational belief associated with a particular group of people."

This is the idea that women actually make better managers than men.

The female advantage The correct answer for this definition is The female advantage, which is defined in the textbook as "The idea that women are more likely to be collaborative, less hierarchical, and more relationship-oriented than men, which helps them to succeed in today's multicultural work environment."

A company that has _____ can expect leaders with a broader understanding of the business environment.

a pluralistic culture