The Workplace

PSY610: Applied Social Psychology Week 3

Scenario: The Workplace

Read this news story of an employment (racial) discrimination lawsuit filed against

Tiffany & Company. http://nyti.ms/1o2upbn

After reading the story and your scholarly readings for the week, what advice would you

give to any employer who is concerned about prejudice and discrimination in the

workplace? One of the accusations alleged in the lawsuit is that a top management

official stated his surprise that a Black man is representing such a high end brand as

Tiffany. What does the research show about implicit attitudes on race? Can implicit

attitudes affect the way someone behaves toward others? What impact might

obedience to authority have on perpetuating workplace harassment/discrimination?

Please be sure to use scholarly, peer-reviewed research to support your advice and

professional opinions.