Unit 9 Basic 1080

1

100

A belief that one racial group is naturally superior to another

racism

200

List three powerful trends

global marketing

changing demographics

celebrating differences

300

judging other cultures by the standards of your own (assuming your culture to be the best).

Ethnocentrism

400

socio-economic status

 marital status

examples of secondary dimensions

500

List the 7 Elements of Culture 

social organization

customs and traditions

language

arts and literature

religion

forms of government

economic systems

2

100

The condition of having or being composed of differing elements: variety; especially the inclusion of different types of people (such as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization.

Diversity 

200

is a metaphor for a heterogeneous society becoming more homogenous as the different elements

Melting Pot

300

belief in more than one god

Polytheism

400

List the three different forms of government

Democracy

Republic

 Dictatorship

500

List the dimensions of diversity

personality

internal dimension

external dimension

organizational dimension

3

100

A sense of belonging; feeling respected, valued for who you are; feeling a level of supportive energy and commitment from others so that you can do your best work.

Inclusion

200

belief in one god 

Monotheism

300

What are cultural diversity pitfalls

ethnocentrism and racism

400

List 4 types of Economic Systems 

Traditional 

Market 

Command 

Mixed 

500

Inclusions that are core elements

Define us as individuals

Influence how we function in all areas of our lives

Less visible

Aspects of an individual’s diversity

Examples: Economic class, education, geographic location, language, life experience, military experience, marital status/domestic partner, parental status, religion, and values

This is the Cultural Perspective

4

100

The quality of having an unbiased disposition. It is the characteristic of being just to everyone, of treating them without discrimination or partiality

Fairness

200

What are we describing 

• The inclusion of diversity from current and past experiences in the work environment
• Examples: Your level of autonomy, empowerment, decision making authority, and functional level or classification

The Workplace Perspective:

300

This is the mix of ethnic groups, languages, and cultures that co-exist within society. The idea of a cultural mosaic is intended to champion an ideal of multiculturalism.

Mosaic Society

400

List ways cultures change

 technology

environment changes

new ideas

diffusion

500

Inclusions that might be detected visibly 

Physical or psychological in nature 

Examples: age, ethnicity, gender, physical abilities, race, and sexual orientation

This is describing the Human Perspective