Which term includes traits that are nonobservable such as attitudes, values, and beliefs?

access discriminationA catchall term that describes when people are denied employment opportunities because of their identity group or personal characteristics such as gender, race, or age.access-and-legitimacy perspective Focuses on the benefits that a diverse workforce can bring to a business that wishes to operate within a diverse set of markets or with culturally diverse clients.age discriminationTreating an employee or applicant less favorably due to their age.Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)Forbids discrimination against individuals who are age 40 and above, including offensive or derogatory remarks that create a hostile work environment.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Prohibits discrimination in employment, public services, public accommodations, and telecommunications against people with disabilities.cognitive diversityDifferences between team members regarding characteristics such as expertise, experiences, and perspectives.cognitive diversity hypothesisMultiple perspectives stemming from the cultural differences between group or organizational members result in creative problem-solving and innovation.covert discrimination (interpersonal)An interpersonal form of discrimination that manifests in ways that are not visible or readily identifiable.deep-level diversityDiversity in characteristics that are nonobservable such as attitudes, values, and beliefs, such as religion.disability discriminationOccurs when an employee or applicant is treated unfavorably due to their physical or mental disability.discrimination-and-fairness perspectiveA culturally diverse workforce is a moral duty that must be maintained in order to create a just and fair society.diversified mentoring relationshipsRelationships in which the mentor and the mentee differ in terms of their status within the company and within larger society.diversity Identity-based differences among and between people that affect their lives as applicants, employees, and customers.Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionAn organization that enforces laws and issues guidelines for employment-related treatment according to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.Equal Pay Act of 1963An amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Provides new parents, including adoptive and foster parents, with 12 weeks of unpaid leave (or paid leave only if earned by the employee) to care for the new child and requires that nursing mothers have the right to express milk on workplace premises.glass ceiling An invisible barrier based on the prejudicial beliefs of organizational decision makers that prevents women from moving beyond certain levels within a company.groupthinkA dysfunction in decision-making that is common in homogeneous groups due to group pressures and group members’ desire for conformity and consensus.harassmentAny unwelcome conduct that is based on characteristics such as age, race, national origin, disability, gender, or pregnancy status.hidden diversityDifferences in traits that are deep-level and may be concealed or revealed at discretion by individuals who possess them.highly structured interviewsInterviews that are be structured objectively to remove bias from the selection process.identity groupA collective of individuals who share the same demographic characteristics such as race, sex, or age.inclusionThe degree to which employees are accepted and treated fairly by their organization.integration-and-learning perspectivePosits that the different life experiences, skills, and perspectives that members of diverse cultural identity groups possess can be a valuable resource in the context of work groups.invisible social identitiesMembership in an identity group based on hidden diversity traits such as sexual orientation or a nonobservable disability that may be concealed or revealed.justification-suppression modelExplains the circumstances in which prejudiced people might act on their prejudices.justification-suppression modelExplains under what conditions individuals act on their prejudices.managing diversityWays in which organizations seek to ensure that members of diverse groups are valued and treated fairly within organizations.model minority mythA stereotype that portrays Asian men and women as obedient and successful and is often used to justify socioeconomic disparities between other racial minority groups.national origin discriminationTreating someone unfavorably because of their country of origin, accent, ethnicity, or appearance.passingThe decision to not disclose one’s invisible social identity.pregnancy discriminationTreating an employee or applicant unfairly because of pregnancy status, childbirth, or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)Prohibits any discrimination as it relates to pregnancy in hiring, firing, compensation, training, job assignment, insurance, or any other employment conditions.race/color discriminationTreating employees or applicants unfairly because of their race or because of physical characteristics typically associated with race such as skin color, hair color, hair texture, or certain facial features.religious discriminationWhen employees or applicants are treated unfairly because of their religious beliefs.resource-based viewDemonstrates how a diverse workforce can create a sustainable competitive advantage for organizations.revealingThe decision to disclose one’s invisible social identity.reverse discriminationDescribes a situation in which dominant group members perceive that they are experiencing discrimination based on their race or sex.schema theoryExplains how individuals encode information about others based on their demographic characteristics.sex-based discriminationWhen employees or applicants are treated unfairly because of their sex, including unfair treatment due to gender, transgender status, or sexual orientation.sexual harassmentHarassment based on a person’s sex; it can (but does not have to) include unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or physical and verbal acts of a sexual nature.similarity-attraction paradigmIndividuals’ preferences for interacting with others like themselves can result in diversity having a negative effect on group and organizational outcomes.social identity theorySelf-concept based on an individual’s physical, social, and mental characteristics.stereotypesOvergeneralization of characteristics about groups that are the basis for prejudice and discrimination.strategic human resources management (SHRM)System of activities arranged to engage employees in a manner that assists the organization in achieving a sustainable competitive advantage.surface-level diversityDiversity in the form of characteristics of individuals that are readily visible, including, but not limited to, age, body size, visible disabilities, race, or sex.treatment discriminationA situation in which people are employed but are treated differently while employed, mainly by receiving different and unequal job-related opportunities or rewards.work visaA temporary documented status that authorizes individuals from other countries to permanently or temporarily live and work in the United States.workplace discriminationUnfair treatment in the job hiring process or at work that is based on the identity group, physical or mental condition, or personal characteristic of an applicant or employee.

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Which term describes discrimination that manifest itself in ways that are not visible or readily identifiable?

What is the system of activities arranged to engage employees in a manner that assists the organization in achieving a sustainable competitive advantage?

What explains how individuals encode information about others based on their demographic characteristics?

What diversity perspective posits that a culturally diverse workforce is a moral duty that must be maintained in order to create a just and fair society?