Stereotype threat is a condition where individuals have a fear of being judge because of a negative stereotype about their racial, ethnic, gender or cultural group. Stereotype threat not only affects disadvantaged groups (Hispanics, blacks, females, etc.) but is also becoming more prevalent among individuals who are considered to be part of high-status groups (White males). Stereotypes will exist in the workplace no matter what, despite hiring non-prejudiced individuals for management positions. Stereotype threat plays a major role in the work environment and is based on the following two conditions: 1. Task of difficulty and 2. Personal Task investment. When an individual is given a difficult task he/she might perform poorly because even though
