Maria Is Promoted to a Supervisory Position in Her Company

question 85

Multiple Choice

Maria is promoted to a supervisory position in her company. She is generally regarded as being aggressive and therefore not liked very much. The other supervisors in the company are just as aggressive as Maria. In fact, they are usually more aggressive with clients than she tends to be. The way that the others see Maria and the other supervisors is an example of ______.

• A) gender wage gap
• B) gender binary
• C) gender bias
• D) gender discrimination

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Definitions:

Single Holdout

A situation or scenario in which one member or element resists conformity or consensus, often impacting decision-making processes.

Coalition

An alliance of individuals or groups formed for a specific purpose, often to achieve a common goal or to address a mutual concern.

Power Base

The foundation of influence or authority one possesses, derived from various sources such as knowledge, relationships, or official position.

Jury Deliberation

is the process by which a jury discusses a case privately to reach a verdict after hearing the evidence and arguments.