Which of the Following Might Be an Example of the "Glass

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might be an example of the "glass ceiling" at work?

• A) Several employees aged sixty or higher were passed over for promotions in favor of younger coworkers.
• B) An affirmative action program was challenged and defeated at the Supreme Court level.
• C) Only 20 percent of African-American employees at a law firm received promotions in a given year.
• D) Only 10 percent of executives at a major corporation are women.

Understand observational learning and its influence on attitude formation.

Comprehend the mechanisms of reducing cognitive dissonance and their effects on personal beliefs and attitudes.

Explain the relationship between attitudes and behaviors according to self-perception theory.

Understand social influence processes, including conformity, obedience, and the conditions that affect them.

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Definitions:

Technical Expertise

Specialized knowledge or skills in a particular area of technology or science.

Line Workers

Employees who are directly involved in the production process of a factory or in the operation of a service company.

Board of Directors

A group of individuals elected by shareholders to oversee and govern a corporation's management and major decisions.

Stockholders

Individuals or institutions that own shares of stock in a corporation, giving them ownership interests and rights to dividends.