What are the Types of Unconscious Biases in Business?
Some common types of unconscious biases in business include:
Affinity Bias: The tendency to favor individuals who are similar to ourselves in terms of background, interests, or experiences. Confirmation Bias: The inclination to seek out information that confirms our preexisting beliefs and to ignore information that contradicts them. Gender Bias: Prejudices based on gender, which can affect decisions related to hiring, promotions, and salary negotiations. Age Bias: Assumptions about individuals based on their age, which can impact hiring and promotion decisions. Halo Effect: The tendency to let one positive characteristic overshadow other, potentially negative, attributes of a person.