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prejudice

Biased, emotional attitudes and negative views towards individuals based on group membership, building directly on categorization thoughts.

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principal

Someone who engages an agent to work on their behalf, relying on contractual agreements and mutual trust.

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progressive discipline

A system employing increasingly severe steps or measures (such as verbal counseling, written warnings, suspension without pay, and termination) when an employee fails to correct performance or misconduct problems after being given a reasonable opportunity.