Pam Has Been a Highly Valued Production Manager for a National

question 21

Multiple Choice

Pam has been a highly valued production manager for a national grocery store chain for the last ten years, but she has been unable to move into the top management jobs, positions that are all held by men. What is Pam likely facing?

• A) Poor evaluations
• B) Career tracking
• C) Reverse discrimination
• D) Glass ceiling
• E) Mother syndrome

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