Sally Has Been in the Finance Department of Towsend's for the Past

question 37

Multiple Choice

Sally has been in the finance department of Towsend's for the past eight years and is the longest-serving employee in the department.Though she has the experience and the qualifications to become a manager,a male colleague who was not as qualified was promoted over her.Sally notices that all the management positions in the company are occupied by males,even though there are many well-qualified women in the organization.Which of the following describes the above situation?

• A)double burden
• B)white privilege
• C)gray ceiling
• D)levelling mechanism
• E)glass ceiling

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