Stereotypes are the assumptions we make about an individual or a group of people based on our prior personal experiences, the media (i.e., television, Internet, newspapers, and magazines), and/or the influence of friends and family. We are often unaware of our stereotypical views of people and how our views become judgments that affect our interactions with people.
Next, I want you to think of an experience in an organization, not your workplace, where someone made a snap judgement of you based on their perceptions. Think about how we are often unaware of our stereotypical views of people and how our views become judgments that affect our interactions with people.
Write a one page paper about your experience with stereotypes and perception (Robbins, S.P., & Judge, T.A. (2011). OrganizationalBehavior, 16th Edition).
