Which Term Refers to Subtle Discrimination That Effectively Blocks the Movement

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to subtle discrimination that effectively blocks the movement of women into the highest positions in organizations?

• A)glass ceiling
• B)pink-collar ghetto
• C)intentional gender discrimination
• D)patriarchy

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Definitions:

Production Control

Creates a well-defined set of procedures for coordinating people, materials, and machinery to provide maximum production efficiency.

Timetables

Schedules that specify the times at which certain events or activities are intended to occur, often used in transportation, education, and project planning.

Six Sigma

A set of management techniques intended to improve business processes by vastly reducing the probability that an error or defect will occur.

European Economic Community

A regional organization aimed at achieving economic integration among its member countries, precursor to the European Union.