Attitude Quote by Cordelia Fine
“Although self-reported endorsement of sexist attitudes didn’t predict hiring bias, self-reported objectivity in decision making did.”
About This Quote
Source Journal Article: “Sexist Attitudes and Hiring Bias” by Cordelia Fine, 2020
People’s self‑perceived objectivity predicts bias more than their expressed sexist views.
In simple terms: Objectivity matters more than stated attitudes.
Check for hidden biases in decision‑making.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- recruitment
- performance reviews
- policy design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations measure true objectivity?
- What safeguards reduce hidden bias?
Self‑reports may be unreliable; objective metrics needed.