Which of the Following Statements Points to the Existence of Glass

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements points to the existence of glass ceilings in organizations?

• A) In most organizations, power is distributed equally across management functions.
• B) Women have finally erased all social barriers while minorities still face them.
• C) Most organizations encourage women and minorities to stay with them for a long term.
• D) Most top executives in large organizations are older, white males and there is little opportunity for others.

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Definitions:

Redistributing Income

The transfer of income from certain individuals or groups to others through mechanisms like taxation, social security, and welfare programs, aiming at reducing income inequality.

Tradeoff

An exchange where one quality or aspect must be given up in order to gain another quality or aspect.

Efficiency

The optimal allocation of resources to maximize the production of goods and services or the achievement of a given objective with the least amount of waste.

Equality

Having parity in terms of opportunities, rights, and social status.