Helpful Stereotyping A stereotype can become helpful when it is Consciously held: people are aware it describes a group norm and not individual characteristic Descriptive rather evaluative: how people are, not whether they're good or bad Accurate: based on data or sufficient experience First best guess: about a group, before acquiring specific information on individuals Dynamic Flexible: modifiable according to further observation and experience with concrete situations i 13 Cross-Cultural ManagementCross-Cultural Management 13 Helpful Stereotyping A stereotype can become helpful when it is • Consciously held: people are aware it describes a group norm and not individual characteristic • Descriptive rather evaluative: how people are, not whether they’re good or bad • Accurate: based on data or sufficient experience • First best guess: about a group, before acquiring specific information on individuals • Dynamic & Flexible: modifiable according to further observation and experience with concrete situations