Workplace Bias Quiz

What does workplace bias refer to?

• The efficiency and productivity in a workplace

• The prejudice and favoritism exhibited toward certain groups of people

• The financial strategies used by a company

• The workplace policies and regulations

Which of the following is NOT a type of workplace bias listed in the document?

• Conformity Bias

• Halo Effect

• Attribution Bias

• Resource Allocation Bias

What is the Halo Effect?

• Forming a negative impression due to one perceived flaw

• Making decisions based on emotions rather than objective analysis

• Forming an overall positive impression of someone based on a single positive trait

• Preferring people who share similar backgrounds, interests, or experiences

What is the Horns Effect?

• Attributing behavior to inherent traits rather than external factors

• Forming an overall positive impression of someone based on a single positive trait

• Forming a negative impression due to one perceived flaw

• Preferring those who resemble us in terms of demographics or interests

What is Affinity Bias?

• Preferring people who share similar backgrounds, interests, or experiences

• Comparing individuals based on recent interactions, leading to skewed judgments

• Making decisions based on emotions rather than objective analysis

• Seeking information that confirms existing beliefs and ignoring contradictory evidence

What is workplace bias, and how does it manifest?

• Unfair treatment of employees based on personal preferences

• A strategy to improve employee engagement

• A method for increasing company profits

• A type of workplace policy

Name three common types of workplace biases.

How can self-awareness help mitigate biases?

• By avoiding any form of feedback

• By reinforcing existing stereotypes

• By acknowledging and questioning one's own biases

• By limiting interaction with diverse groups

Why is feedback essential in addressing biases?

• It helps to reinforce the biases

• It allows for the creation of more biases

• It provides a way to hold people accountable for behavior change

• It is not essential; biases cannot be addressed

What impact do biases have on employee engagement and turnover?

• Biases increase employee engagement and reduce turnover

• Biases have no impact on employee engagement or turnover

• Biases decrease employee engagement and increase turnover

• Biases only affect employee turnover, not engagement