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Self-perception is often biased Managers are often biased without knowing Dont always go for something YOU think is right. Article explores four related sources of unintentional unethical decision making Implicit forms of prejudice Bias that favors ones own group Conflict Of Interest Tendency to over claim credit.
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Resultantly, these flawed judgments are ethically problematic. Undermine managers fundamental work to: Recruit and retain superior talent. Boost the performance of individuals and teams. Collaborate effectively with partners. For example, A disabled person is stereotypically looked down upon.
Bias that emerges from unconscious beliefs Rooted in the fundamental mechanics of thought. Mental associations may not be true Biases can be costly. They may lead to wrong decisions.
Examples
Example: Christians in our society are stereotypically are considered to be not worthy of upper class jobs.
Women are considered mentally weak and perceived to be unable to handle stress
Bias that favors your group People tend to do more favors for those they know. For example: People of same social class, nationality, religion, race, employer etc.
Examples:
The LUMS OLYMPIAD Team selection criteria by SRC Bahria University.
Banks in America bluntly discriminate between black and white loan applicants even though they are equally qualified.
Over claiming credit can destabilized alliance. Unconscious over claiming can reduce the performance and longevity of groups within organizations. Some times over claiming causes resentment, it might translate into reduced commitment and performance. At worst, employee may leave the organization that, if he would feel that no one appreciates his contributions in the organization.
Gather data and analyze them. Observe results to determine whether you are biased. By working with different groups of people and understanding the extent of biases Think from various viewpoints Think from the viewpoints of all the individuals who are impacted