genuine

(adjective)

Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native; hence, not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated; authentic; real; natural; true; pure.

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Examples of genuine in the following topics:

  • Experiential Learning for Managers

    • While gaining knowledge is an inherent process that occurs naturally, certain elements must be present for a genuine learning experience to occur.
    • Kolb states that to gain genuine knowledge from an experience requires the following abilities:

  • Key Behaviors of Transformational Leaders

  • Barriers to Organizational Diversity

    • Fine comments that "those who assimilate are denied the ability to express their genuine selves in the workplace; they are forced to repress significant parts of their lives within a social context that frames a large part of their daily encounters with other people."