When Asked to Explain Why Female Executives Have Not Advanced

question 37

Multiple Choice

When asked to explain why female executives have not advanced to the highest levels of corporate success, female executives say that ________ and male executives say that _______.

• A) women lack the appropriate training . . . . women do not work hard enough
• B) male executives stereotype them . . . . women do not have the experience to advance more rapidly.
• C) male executives sabotage women's careers . . . . they try to keep women from advancing
• D) they are satisfied with their current employment . . . . women are promoted as rapidly as men

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