Stereotyping in the Workplace: Effects on Organizational Behavior

Organizational Behavior
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Organizational Behavior

Organizational Behavior
Stereotyping in workstation
A stereotype is one of the characteristics or a general image of a person which is related
with the behavior of the person. It is also seen that it is a type of a thought that states an
individual or the behavior of the individual. Negative and positive aspects give impact on the
personal self-reliance of an individual. Stereotyping provides direction to the top management to
conduct the activities by considering specific way which is perceived by the notions (Duguid and
Thomas-Hunt, 2015).
When communication process is made it is seen that the top management gives focus on
stereotyping as there are many people who are from a different culture. It is seen that false
statement can give negative impact on the culture of the company and it also creates problems
between the workers of the company. Also, it is seen that stereotyping consists of the diversity
factor like age, religion, and culture which help to give a contribution to the organization. This
paper focuses on analyzing the effect of stereotyping in the organization.
In this paper, the merits and demerits will also be discussed by focusing on the theories
related to organizational behavior. In the last phase of the report, the discussion will be made on
the recommendations.
In the recent scenario, it is analyzed that it is important to analyze the demand for the
workers so that activities can be conducted smoothly in a proper manner. The organization
emphasizes on selecting those employees who are qualified enough. Qualified employees are
selected so that company can enhance the growth in a proper manner. The employee who is
qualified knows that how to conduct and coordinate the activities so that goals can be achieved.
It is also analyzed that to retain the employees in the company is one of the important factor
(Konings and Vanormelingen, 2015).
To retain the employee the company should focus on giving training so that they can feel
good in conducting the activity of the company. If the employees don't know that how to conduct
the activities then it is difficult to accomplish goals and objectives in an effective manner (Dhar,
2015). A positive environment is also one of the factors that can help the organization to retain
its employees in the company. Diversity is also one of the factors that can help the company to
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accomplish the overall goals. It is seen that if there is a positive environment in the company
then it can be easy to accomplish the overall goals and objectives in an effective manner (Hara,
2014). Department of human resource also has a great role in conducting the activities of the
company. When the theories of organizational behavior are considered then it is important to
have the assurance of the employees who are from different background and also belong from a
different background so that proper statement can be used which do not affect the activities of
the company (Albrecht et al., 2015).
It is seen that organizational behavior is concerned with the study of an individual and
also the connection can be made so that communication can take place in a proper way. It assists
in considering the procedures and rules so that activities can be conducted with diversity in the
company. It is seen that the activities are conducted smoothly when the employees are efficient
towards the activities. People who are from different background and culture conduct the
activities of the company. Top management of the organization focuses more on stereotypes so
that the workers who belong from different culture and religion can be managed with care. Also
when the changes are done it is important to consider the stereotypes (Cameron and Green,
2015).
It is seen that diversity management helps the company to compete with the competitors
prevailing in the market. It also helps to conduct the activities according to the demand of the
employees. It can be evaluated that if stereotyping is taken in a wrong way then it can be difficult
for the company to grow in the market. For instance: it is seen that Cadbury focuses on
promoting the policies related to diversity so that between the workers, equality can be
maintained and the activities can be conducted in a smooth manner. The company gives more
focus on the policies so that the individuals who belong from a different culture can conduct the
activities in an effective manner.
There are various merits which are concerned with the use of stereotypes and it is
important for the top management to create a good connection with the employees. It is analyzed
that if negative statements are given to the people then it can demotivate the employees who are
working in the company. To interact with the employees in a proper way it is important to have
proper knowledge of the culture and religion.
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