Oxana Was Recently Passed Up for Promotion

question 112

Multiple Choice

Oxana was recently passed up for promotion. She was told that management was looking for someone who was more aggressive to fill the position. Oxana's coworkers were surprised because she has a reputation for getting things done. She later overheard one of the managers saying that he did not believe she was committed to her career since "she, like most women, leaves work every day at 5:00 sharp." It might appear that Oxana's employer has made a mistake regarding

• A) Stereotyping.
• B) Mistrust.
• C) Affirmative action.
• D) Cohesiveness.
• E) Motivation.

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