Aliyah Is an Ambitious Professional Who Wants to Climb the Corporate

question 50

Multiple Choice

Aliyah is an ambitious professional who wants to climb the corporate ladder, yet only 8 percent of top executives in her company are women. Aliyah can conclude that her company

• A)uses affirmative action.
• B)is breaking the law.
• C)has a glass ceiling.
• D)will offer her advancement.
• E)is managing diversity well.

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Definitions:

Informational Social Influence

The change in opinions or behavior that occurs when an individual conforms to what they believe is the correct way to think or act based on the information provided by others.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and a sense of individuality, often in group settings, leading to uninhibited and sometimes deviant behavior.

Sociocultural

Relating to the combined social and cultural factors that influence an individual or community.

Developmental Problem

Issues affecting growth, development, or psychological functioning of an individual, often recognized in childhood.