Use the attached Ethnocentrism Matrix to guide this class discussion. The Matrix lists five (5) presumed American cultural norms, five (5) presumed cultural norms of other cultures. Complete the Ethnocentrism Matrix by citing advantages and disadvantages of each norm and then indicate if you feel the norms are true are not. Then, based on your completed Ethnocentrism Matrix:
Select on one cultural norm you felt was true and one cultural norm you felt was untrue. Why do think your chosen cultural norm is true? Why do you think your other chosen cultural norm is untrue? What are the advantages of the cultural norm you felt was true? What are the workplace consequences of believing cultural norms or stereotypes about entire groups of people?