Identify and briefly describe each type of discrimination that ...

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Identify and briefly describe each type of discrimination that occurs in the workplace.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Two employees have different personalities and clash all the time. The frustration that results is an example of:
 
  A) affective conflict.
  B) substantive conflict.
  C) process conflict.
  D) deviance.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Some of the more common forms of workplace discrimination are:
a. discriminatory practices or policies - actions taken by representatives of the organization that deny equal opportunity to perform or unequal rewards for performance
b. sexual harassment - unwanted sexual advances and other verbal and physical conduct of a sexual nature that create a hostile or offensive work environment
c. intimidation - overt threats or bullying directed at members of specific groups of employees
d. mockery or insults - jokes or negative stereotypes; sometimes the result of jokes taken too far
e. exclusion - exclusion of certain people from job opportunities, social events, discussions, or informal mentoring; can occur unintentionally
f. incivility - disrespectful treatment, including behaving in an aggressive manner, interrupting a person, or ignoring his or her opinions

Answer to Question 2

A