When Women and Minorities Hit an Invisible Barrier Within an Organization

question 85

Multiple Choice

When women and minorities hit an invisible barrier within an organization that, because of discrimination, prevents individuals from being promoted beyond a certain level, it is called the

• A)saturation level.
• B)glass ceiling.
• C)attrition.
• D)downsizing.

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Endosperm

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Essential Nutrients

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Chemical Reactions

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