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What happens when a single subculture dominates in an organization?
 
  A) Majority rules and members of that subculture assume leadership positions
  B) The subculture becomes the new overall culture
  C) Employees will adapt to the new dynamic
  D) The organization's strategy will be influenced by that subculture

Question 2

What type of bias could occur if an HR manager hires the candidate who attended the same university they did?
 
  A) Stereotyping
  B) In-group favoritism
  C) Halo effect
  D) Horns effect



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Answer to Question 1

Saved me massive time.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: B) If the HR manager hires the candidate because they attended their school, they are displaying in-group favoritism. If the HR manager hires the candidate because they are the best suited for the job, they can be accused of in-group favoritism by others who assume the school was the deciding factor instead of the candidate's qualifications.



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