Author Question: Stereotyping can be minimized if organizational members are encouraged to think about ... (Read 38 times)

SO00 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Stereotyping can be minimized if organizational members are encouraged to think about characteristics that really affect job performance, rather than irrelevant characteristics such as age, race, or gender.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The characteristics of a target of perception cannot influence perceptions held by others.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

mochi09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: Just as characteristics of the perceiver influence perceptions, so, too, do the characteristics of the target and the situation.