Research Shows That Companies with Several Senior-Level Women Outperform Those

question 65

Essay

Research shows that companies with several senior-level women outperform those without senior-level women both financially and organizationally. However, there is evidence that women are stalling at the middle-management level. In addition, men as a group still have the benefit of higher wages and faster promotions. Write a short essay in which you summarize those factors that seem to inhibit women's career advancement opportunities. Then state your opinion regarding why these factors are still so powerful, and what will need to happen in order for women to experience greater success in the corporate world.

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