The Glass Ceiling

question 7

Multiple Choice

The glass ceiling

• A) is a problem in the U.S., but not in many other nations.
• B) can be largely explained by women's lack of desire to advance.
• C) begins close to the top of organizations, since women are well-represented in mid-and upper-level management.
• D) is an invisible barrier that prevents certain groups from progressing beyond certain levels in organizations.

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Definitions:

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to what is considered normal in a given social group or society.

Intergroup Dynamics

The study of how different groups interact, compete, and cooperate with each other.

Deindividuated

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and feels less responsible for their actions, often in group settings.

Competitive Advantage

A condition or circumstance that puts a company in a favorable or superior business position compared to its competitors.