Which of the Following Is a Reason for the Existence

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason for the existence of the glass ceiling in organizations?

• A) Some women choose to suspend or slow their career progression to have children.
• B) There are no laws prohibiting discrimination against women.
• C) Women make up less than 30 percent of all managers, resulting in females occupying even fewer top management positions.
• D) Women are not as competent as men in managerial positions.

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Conflict

A situation in which two or more people in an organization disagree due to personal or professional reasons.

Perceived Limited Resources

The belief or perception that there are insufficient resources available to meet all needs or demands.

Task Interdependency

The degree to which tasks in an organization or project rely on each other for completion.

Perceived Differentiation

The extent to which consumers or clients see a product, service, or brand as distinct from its competitors.