Glass Ceilings Are Problematic Because

question 4

Multiple Choice

Glass ceilings are problematic because:*

• A) power is distributed equally throughout organizations.
• B) women have finally erased the barrier; minorities still face it.
• C) they encourage women and minorities to stay in an organization.
• D) most top executives are older, white males and there is little opportunity for others.

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Definitions:

Role Pressure

The stress or tension experienced by an individual due to the expectations associated with a particular social role or position.

Social Interaction

is the process by which individuals act and react in relation to others, shaping each other's behaviors and attitudes.

Emotion Management

Involves people obeying “feeling rules” and responding appropriately to the situations in which they find themselves.

Role Conflict

A situation where an individual faces incompatible demands or expectations from different social roles they occupy.