MGT 467 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Sexism, Employment Discrimination, Social Stratification
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Social class - those who occupy a similar position in the economic system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in industrial societies. Identity groups - collectivities people use to categorize themselves and others. Employment discrimination (labor market discrimination) - occurs when personal characteristics of applicants and workers that are unrelated to productivity are valued in the labor market. Access discrimination - occurs when people are denied employment opportunities because of their group memberships. Treatment discrimination - occurs when people are employed but are treated unfairly on the job, receiving fewer rewards, resources, or opportunities than they should receive based on job-related criteria. Productive characteristics - such things as performance, education, skills, and tenure that are generally construed as legitimate reasons for differentiation among employees. Inclusion - degree to which different voices of a diverse workforce are respected and heard. Managing diversity is a comprehensive managerial process for developing an environment that works for all employees.
