Stereotyping in Organizational Behavior: Merits and Demerits

This paper analyzes the merits and demerits of stereotyping in organizational behavior. It focuses on the importance of having knowledge of different cultures and values to manage organizational culture. The paper also discusses the role of diversity management, motivation, and teamwork in reducing stereotypes and enhancing employee performance.

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“It is better to rely on stereotypes than to enter into a relationship with someone from
another culture without any idea of what they believe in.”
By focusing on the above statement it is analyzed that to create a relation it is important
to have proper knowledge of the individual. The person should know the other person properly
so that interaction can be made effectively. It is important to have a proper understanding of the
stereotypes so that organization culture can be managed. When the person does not have
knowledge of the other person then it is important that the person takes into consideration the
stereotype. In this paper, the focus will be given on merits and demerits by considering the
statement stated above.
In this paper, the organizational behavior theory which will be used is Maslow theory
which is related to motivation. In the last part of the report, recommendations will be made so
that activities can be conducted smoothly.
A Stereotype is a general image which has a connection with the behavior of an
individual. It can be analyzed that it is a thought which showcases the behavior of an individual.
The thoughts which are analyzed can emphasize the overall reality and it is an image of an
individual which is showcased in front of people. Stereotyping can also assist to simplify the
process of the company.
It is analyzed that the operations of the company are conducted by emphasizing on the
behavior of a person. It can be analyzed that the operations that are conducted can be completed
if employees are dedicated towards the assigned task (Sailes, 2017).
When communication process takes place with the employees it is analyzed that
stereotyping is an important aspect to be considered. There are many people who have different
culture and values (Ladegaard and Jenks, 2015). If the managers of the organization give any
statement which is not correct then it can affect the culture and values of the people. Also, the
wrong statement given by the managers can create problems between the employees and top
management of the company (Al Ariss and Guo, 2016).
It is evaluated that stereotyping is also concerned with the relation of diversity. Diversity
has many factors involves like culture, religion, and age which help to enhance the contribution
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of the employees. In this paper, the stereotyping effects will also be evaluated that has a
connection with the company activities (Appannah and Biggs, 2015).
Employee's retention is the factor which is essential for the organization. If retention of
the employees is not there in the company then it can affect the working pattern of the company.
Retention of the employees can enhance the overall profits of the company. Training to maintain
diversity is the major component on which emphasize should be given. Training helps to
enhance the knowledge of the individual in conducting the activities. If training is offered by the
company then it can be easy to enhance the confidence level of the employees and it also it
reduces stereotyping in the company.
If training is not given to the employees then it can result in inefficiency in the work of
the employees. Employee's inefficiency can affect the performance and activities of the
company. So, it is important for the company to enhance the efficiency towards the work so that
growth can be achieved in a proper way. Also, increase in the overall efficiency can help the
company to accomplish overall goals and objectives (Lazaroiu, 2015).
A positive environment is also one of the aspects that should be considered so that
activities of the company can be managed in a proper manner. If the environment of the
company is positive then it can be possible to conduct the activities in a right direction. Diversity
helps the employees of the company to boost the confidence level and also helps in motivating
the employees. A positive environment can also help to reduce the stereotypes in the company.
As it is seen that positive environment can help to reduce the negative thoughts of an individual
and boost overall confidence in a proper manner (Perryman, Fernando and Tripathy, 2016.).
There are many departments in the company like human resource, sales, and finance. It is
seen that major role is of human resource management to manage the thoughts of the employees
and to analyze that the employees are conducting the activities with more efficiency. So, human
resource department tries to enhance the efficiency and motivation level of the employees. To
increase the motivation level there are many organizational theories which should be considered
so that success can be achieved.
It can be evaluated that theories of organizational behavior can assist in enhancing the
profits and overall efficiency of the employees. The theories also focus on ensuring that culture
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and values of the people can be maintained. Organizational behavior theories give a positive
impact on the overall activities of the company (Valls, González‐Romá and Tomás, 2016). The
theories have a role in evaluating the behavior of an individual and also in the process of
communication; the company can get assistance in conducting the activities smoothly. The
activities should be conducted by focusing on the policies and procedures of the company
(Cuddy et al., 2015).
If the activities are not conducted according to the policies and regulations of the
company then it can enhance the stereotypes in the company. Diversity is the important factor
that can help the company to complete the assigned task with dedication and efficiency. It can be
evaluated that the operations of the company can be conducted in a proper manner when the
workers of the company are dedicated and conduct the activities with efficiency (Goswami and
Goswami, 2018).
The employee belongs to a different culture and if the company does not give value then
it can affect the efficiency of the company. In the company, the top management gives more
focus on stereotypes so that employees can complete the task with proper efficiency. It can be
analyzed that the changes that take place in the company also affect the stereotypes. When
changes are made the impact is seen on the people who belong from different background and
have a different value. Stereotyping can help to consider the changes so that operations can be
conducted in a right direction.
Diversity management helps the company to compete in the competitive environment by
having proper diversity in the company. It can also help in completing the overall task by
evaluating the demand of the employees in the organization. It is important to satisfy the demand
of the workers so that stereotyping can be minimized. Stereotyping can also hinder the activities
that will help the company to grow. It can minimize or affect the growth of the company in the
competitive environment.
For instance, it is seen that Nestle is one of the largest brands in the food sector. All the
policies and procedures are considered by the company so that activities can be conducted
smoothly. The company emphasizes on following the rules and regulations so that activities can
be conducted in a right direction and hindrances can be minimized which are taking place at the
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time of conducting the activities. If rules and policies of the company are considered in a proper
manner then it can be possible and confidence level can be enhanced of the people who have
different culture and values in the company (Zhu, 2015).
The merits of the company can be many and it is important to have a proper connection
with the employees who are conducting the routine activities. Motivation level of the employees
is affected if the wrong statement is given by the top management or the worker of the company.
It is essential to gain knowledge of the different culture so that employees of the company feel
happy and satisfied. It can be analyzed that to connect with the employees it is important to have
knowledge so that culture and religion of the employees can be managed and maintained (Fullan,
2014).
From stereotypes, the company can easily achieve the information to maintain the link
with the employees and the management. Also if proper information is there then it can be easy
to reduce the employment discrimination. When the workers of the company focus on
stereotypes then employment discrimination can be reduced and also misuse of the activities can
be minimized. It is essential to give value to the culture of the employees so that negative
environment cannot take place in the company.
Teamwork is also one of the factors that can assist the company to compete in the
competitive environment. In stereotyping, the motivation level of the employees is not boosted
and this is the only reason to enhance the feeling. It is important for the top management to focus
on Maslow theory so that needs of the employees can be satisfied and activities can be conducted
smoothly. The basic needs are like self-actualization, esteem, love, safety, and physiological
needs. If it is given by the company then it can be easy to enhance the motivation factor
(Ozguner and Ozguner, 2014).
So it is concluded that stereotyping can be reduced with the help of proper training and it
helps to communicate properly with the employees. Motivation is also an important aspect to be
considered by the company so that retention of the employees can be enhanced and also
performance can be enhanced.
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