This study is the largest meta-analysis to date of Black-White mean differences in work performan... more This study is the largest meta-analysis to date of Black-White mean differences in work performance. The authors examined several moderators not addressed in previous research. Findings indicate that mean racial differences in performance favor Whites (d = 0.27). Effect sizes were most strongly moderated by criterion type and the cognitive loading of criteria, whereas data source and measurement level were
ABSTRACT Review of three research studies shows that some African Americans have negative percept... more ABSTRACT Review of three research studies shows that some African Americans have negative perceptions of cognitive ability tests, including concerns that they may substantiate stereotypes. These attitudes may influence motivation, anxiety, and test performance. Training in test-taking skills and use of alternative testing formats are possible solutions. (SK)
Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 2015
ABSTRACT Given that racial stereotypes often influence leader appraisals, many businesses assume ... more ABSTRACT Given that racial stereotypes often influence leader appraisals, many businesses assume consumers will respond unfavorably to Black leaders. Recent research, however, suggests observers may suppress negative stereotypes of Black leaders when they head high-performing organizations. We integrate theory on implicit leadership and motivated social cognition to better understand how leader stereotype application and suppression influence consumer purchasing behavior. Across archival studies, a classroom exercise, and an experiment, we found that customers (real and prospective) appraised Black leaders less favorably than White leaders, resulting in lower patronage only when motivated to view leaders stereotypically. Namely, significant consumer bias against companies with Black leaders emerged only when organizational failure was accompanied by (a) unfamiliarity with the leader(s) in question, (b) greater societal acceptance of racist behavior (i.e., in the past), or (c) high consumer desire to bask-in-reflected-glory of an organization.
Because research is needed to identify the conditions that facilitate or impede the prevalence of... more Because research is needed to identify the conditions that facilitate or impede the prevalence of perceived workplace discrimination, the authors examined the effects of demographics and demographic similarity on the prevalence of sex- and race/ethnicity-based perceived workplace discrimination. Results from a national survey of 763 full-time, United States employees show perceived sex-based discrimination at work was more prevalent among female
Many companies have adopted diversity recruitment initiatives to garner the interest of minority ... more Many companies have adopted diversity recruitment initiatives to garner the interest of minority job applicants. The implicit message in these initiatives is that firms maintain supportive diversity climates. Minority job applicants that are subsequently hired may believe that the recruitment tactics used to entice them were misleading if actual work-place diversity climates are unfavorable. This article utilizes the person-organization fit,
... DEREK R. AVERY 1 ,; PATRICK F. MCKAY 2 ,; SCOTT TONIDANDEL 3 ,; SABRINA D. VOLPONE 4 ,; MARK ... more ... DEREK R. AVERY 1 ,; PATRICK F. MCKAY 2 ,; SCOTT TONIDANDEL 3 ,; SABRINA D. VOLPONE 4 ,; MARK A. MORRIS 5. ... of representativeness are apt to tarnish corporate images, repel customers, and precipitate financial losses (Borna et al., 2008; Sierra, Heiser, Williams, & ...
... In addition, positive work attitudes may be engen-dered by the perception of an ethical clima... more ... In addition, positive work attitudes may be engen-dered by the perception of an ethical climate because employees may view those ethical organizations as having positive work environments characterized by honesty and trust (Schwepker, 2001). ...
Purpose Because diversity is vital to many businesses, it is important to understand how demogra... more Purpose Because diversity is vital to many businesses, it is important to understand how demographic differences between individuals in the workplace influence employee behavior. In this study, we focused on demographic similarity (i.e., sex, racioethnicity) with one’s supervisor as a predictor of employee withdrawal. Further, we examined employees’ employment status (i.e., part-time vs. full-time) as a moderator of the similarity–withdrawal relationships.
This study is the largest meta-analysis to date of Black-White mean differences in work performan... more This study is the largest meta-analysis to date of Black-White mean differences in work performance. The authors examined several moderators not addressed in previous research. Findings indicate that mean racial differences in performance favor Whites (d = 0.27). Effect sizes were most strongly moderated by criterion type and the cognitive loading of criteria, whereas data source and measurement level were
ABSTRACT Review of three research studies shows that some African Americans have negative percept... more ABSTRACT Review of three research studies shows that some African Americans have negative perceptions of cognitive ability tests, including concerns that they may substantiate stereotypes. These attitudes may influence motivation, anxiety, and test performance. Training in test-taking skills and use of alternative testing formats are possible solutions. (SK)
Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 2015
ABSTRACT Given that racial stereotypes often influence leader appraisals, many businesses assume ... more ABSTRACT Given that racial stereotypes often influence leader appraisals, many businesses assume consumers will respond unfavorably to Black leaders. Recent research, however, suggests observers may suppress negative stereotypes of Black leaders when they head high-performing organizations. We integrate theory on implicit leadership and motivated social cognition to better understand how leader stereotype application and suppression influence consumer purchasing behavior. Across archival studies, a classroom exercise, and an experiment, we found that customers (real and prospective) appraised Black leaders less favorably than White leaders, resulting in lower patronage only when motivated to view leaders stereotypically. Namely, significant consumer bias against companies with Black leaders emerged only when organizational failure was accompanied by (a) unfamiliarity with the leader(s) in question, (b) greater societal acceptance of racist behavior (i.e., in the past), or (c) high consumer desire to bask-in-reflected-glory of an organization.
Because research is needed to identify the conditions that facilitate or impede the prevalence of... more Because research is needed to identify the conditions that facilitate or impede the prevalence of perceived workplace discrimination, the authors examined the effects of demographics and demographic similarity on the prevalence of sex- and race/ethnicity-based perceived workplace discrimination. Results from a national survey of 763 full-time, United States employees show perceived sex-based discrimination at work was more prevalent among female
Many companies have adopted diversity recruitment initiatives to garner the interest of minority ... more Many companies have adopted diversity recruitment initiatives to garner the interest of minority job applicants. The implicit message in these initiatives is that firms maintain supportive diversity climates. Minority job applicants that are subsequently hired may believe that the recruitment tactics used to entice them were misleading if actual work-place diversity climates are unfavorable. This article utilizes the person-organization fit,
... DEREK R. AVERY 1 ,; PATRICK F. MCKAY 2 ,; SCOTT TONIDANDEL 3 ,; SABRINA D. VOLPONE 4 ,; MARK ... more ... DEREK R. AVERY 1 ,; PATRICK F. MCKAY 2 ,; SCOTT TONIDANDEL 3 ,; SABRINA D. VOLPONE 4 ,; MARK A. MORRIS 5. ... of representativeness are apt to tarnish corporate images, repel customers, and precipitate financial losses (Borna et al., 2008; Sierra, Heiser, Williams, & ...
... In addition, positive work attitudes may be engen-dered by the perception of an ethical clima... more ... In addition, positive work attitudes may be engen-dered by the perception of an ethical climate because employees may view those ethical organizations as having positive work environments characterized by honesty and trust (Schwepker, 2001). ...
Purpose Because diversity is vital to many businesses, it is important to understand how demogra... more Purpose Because diversity is vital to many businesses, it is important to understand how demographic differences between individuals in the workplace influence employee behavior. In this study, we focused on demographic similarity (i.e., sex, racioethnicity) with one’s supervisor as a predictor of employee withdrawal. Further, we examined employees’ employment status (i.e., part-time vs. full-time) as a moderator of the similarity–withdrawal relationships.
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