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Posted on 07/11/2008 5:52:44 AM PDT by Lucky9teen
A stereotype is a simplified and/or standardized conception or image with specific meaning, often held in common by people about another group. A stereotype can be a conventional and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image, based on the assumption that there are attributes that members of the other group hold in common. Stereotypes are sometimes formed by a previous illusory correlation, a false association between two variables that are loosely if at all correlated.
Corporate Stereotypes
The Long Hours Guy
The dude just can’t find time to go home. He has too much to do and too little time. He hardly ever takes vacation and bases his entire self-worth on the sheer number of hours he puts in at work. He likes to complain to others about the insane hours and how he has way too many projects right now. He definitely has an elevated sense of self-importance, and believes that his hard-working image sets him apart from others. What a crock. Get a life dude!
The Do-Nothing Guy
You know who I’m talking about here. There’s always some guy who gets a decent paycheck that pretty much does absolutely nothing. His job function is mysterious, and everyone tries to figure out how he gets away with it. He has inexplicably ingrained himself into the organization by having no responsibility or accountability, and yet is retained by the company while other more assiduous and competent employees are let go. Tell us how you do it, Do-Nothing Guy?
How Do I Use Outlook Guy
Almost every executive falls into this category. They have a computer, but have no inkling of how it actually works. Creating a distribution list is amazingly complicated and confusing for these individuals, a task that is often delegated to someone else in the department. They can’t use any of the basic or standard office software and usually ask for printed copies so they can read the information. You gotta be kidding me? Get your kids to show you how a computer works!
Mr. Dinosaur
A relative of Outlook Guy, but must fall into the “old” category of your company. Is extremely resistant to change and likes to talk about accomplishments from 30 years ago and “how they used to do things.” Pretty much steals everyone else’s ideas and pawns them off as his own. Never does any of the work and tries to delegate because of his seniority. The guy should retire but chooses not to. Dude, no one cares what you did 30 years ago, retire already so someone much more deserving can move up!
Know-It-All Newbie
This fresh college grad. comes into the company thinking about all the amazing things they’re going to do and accomplish at the company. They are extremely idealistic and naive. Many times, they don’t know when to just shutup and listen. Their conversation and life revolves around texting, episodes showing on MTV, their current boyfriend/girlfriend, and their new car. News flash: the system will break you down and no one cares about how drunk you got last weekend.
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Foist!
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| Which stereotype do you fall under? Loner You tend to keep to yourself and like to be alone. Others may not know exactly how to categorize you and you probably like it that way.
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Nipped at the tape....
I’m on the first page - woo hoo! Think I’ll go out and buy a lotto ticket...
That pic of the Police cars in the donut shop reminds me of an incident last week...I was having a few beers at the VFW when a dozen patrol cars pulled into the parking lot. Turns out the local County cops have their monthly FPO meeting there. I imagine all those drinking and planning on driving got a bit nervous. :-)
In the top 10!!!!!!!! wooooooooooohoooooooooooooo! Happy Friday!
Geek.
I’ve always known it, but I do lean towards loner.
Yea!!
Labeled as a Geek!!!!!! Far from it./Just Asking - seoul62..........
Which stereotype do you fall under?
Geek
You`re very intelligent and always do your best in academics.
Some people call you a geek, nerd, dork, etc.
But always remember, you`re probably smarter than them
anyway, so just take those comments with a pinch of salt.
In actuality, I'm a lonely geek.
“Redneck
You probably know you`re a redneck already and enjoy it. You`re not high in popularity nor are you worried about your appearance. In general, you don`t care what others think of you.”
LOL. So true.
| Which stereotype do you fall under? Geek You're very intelligent and always do your best in academics. Some people call you a geek, nerd, dork, etc. But always remember, you`re probably smarter than them anyway, so just take those comments with a pinch of salt.
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It was a first for me. Now I get to brag all day!
You know who I’m talking about here. There’s always some guy who gets a decent paycheck that pretty much does absolutely nothing. His job function is mysterious, and everyone tries to figure out how he gets away with it. He has inexplicably ingrained himself into the organization by having no responsibility or accountability, and yet is retained by the company while other more assiduous and competent employees are let go. Tell us how you do it, Do-Nothing Guy?
I used to have manager named Jerry when I worked at Sprint. He is this guy. He was Bill Lundberg. One of the worst managers I have ever worked for.
| Which stereotype do you fall under? Prep You enjoy being around people and your life relies heavily on your popularity.
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