The Glass Ceiling Effect

question 14

Multiple Choice

The glass ceiling effect:

• A) refers to men finding it difficult to attain top leadership positions.
• B) can affect only females if gender stereotypes are inconsistent with the organisation's norms.
• C) is a common practice to gender differences in high-powered leadership positions.
• D) prevents women and minorities from gaining top leadership positions.

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Definitions:

Confrontational Manner

A way of interacting with others that involves direct and assertive communication, sometimes perceived as aggressive or challenging.

Stimulant Drugs

Substances that increase activity in the central nervous system or the body, leading to increased alertness, attention, and energy, such as caffeine or amphetamines.

Nucleus Accumbens

A region in the brain involved in the reward circuit, associated with motivation, pleasure, and reinforcement learning.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including mood, sleep, learning, and the reward system.