Discriminatory Practices Have Prevented Women and Other Protected-Class Members from Advancing

question 16

Multiple Choice

Discriminatory practices have prevented women and other protected-class members from advancing to executive-level jobs. Which of the following refers to this situation?

• A)glass walls
• B)old boys' network
• C)pyramid effect
• D)glass ceiling

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