Irene Has Been Working at Megacorp for 10 Years

question 28

Multiple Choice

Irene has been working at Megacorp for 10 years. She has an impeccable record and has received wonderful reviews. Still, she cannot figure out why the men who started the job at the same time as she did, have been promoted several levels while she has only received one promotion. Irene may be experiencing ______.

• A) the glass ceiling
• B) the sticky floor
• C) the glass escalator
• D) gender scapegoating

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Definitions:

David McClelland

A psychologist known for developing the theory of needs, which includes the needs for achievement, power, and affiliation, influencing the understanding of motivation.

Frederick Herzberg

An American psychologist best known for introducing job enrichment and the Motivator-Hygiene theory, also known as the Two-Factor Theory of motivation.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A psychological health theory based on meeting inherent human needs in order of importance, leading to the ultimate goal of self-actualization.

Physiological Needs

Fundamental human requirements for survival, such as food, water, shelter, and sleep, as identified in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.