John Is an Elementary School Teacher Who Is Encouraged by Management

question 32

Multiple Choice

John is an elementary school teacher who is encouraged by management to apply for the vacant principal position at his school. Even though there are equally qualified or more qualified female teachers, he is told he will get excellent recommendations. In this example, John is likely:

• A) hitting the glass ceiling.
• B) riding the glass escalator.
• C) experiencing gender typing.
• D) benefitting from sex segregation.

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Definitions:

Preferred Course Of Action

The most favored plan or method to achieve a desired outcome or solve a problem.

Satisficing Decision

A decision-making process where the first acceptable solution is chosen, rather than seeking the optimal solution, often due to time or information constraints.

Absolute Best

The highest possible standard or level of quality that can be achieved in a given context.

Implementation

The process of putting a plan, decision, or model into effect in order to achieve a goal or solve a problem.