Which of the Following Best Explains the Meaning of the Term

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains the meaning of the term "glass ceiling"?

• A)formal corporate policies that prevent women from receiving the training needed to advance their careers
• B)spoken opinions by corporate leaders that women lack the knowledge and skills required for career advancement
• C)structural yet subtle barriers in corporate environments that inhibit the rise of talented women to leadership positions
• D)inadequate educational opportunities which ultimately limit the network opportunities available to women in the workforce

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Definitions:

Adventitious Roots

Roots that grow from an unusual place, such as from a stem or leaf, often helping in the propagation and support of plants.

Tracheids

Long, thin cells found in the xylem of vascular plants, serving as basic water-conducting elements and structural support.

Vessel Elements

are elongated cells found in the xylem of plants, facilitating water transport.

Sclerenchyma Fibers

Thick-walled, rigid cells that provide structural support to plants, often found in stems, leaves, and roots.