Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Explanations for the Glass

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the explanations for the glass ceiling is INCORRECT?

• A)The glass ceiling may exist for women because they lack the education levels necessary to assume high-level managerial positions.
• B)The glass ceiling may be based on the stereotype that the male characteristic of assertiveness is necessary to manage,but women tend to be passive.
• C)The glass ceiling may exist for women because their accomplishments are often not valued as highly as are those of their male counterparts.
• D)The glass ceiling may exist for women because they are viewed as displaying submissive characteristics in contrast to their male counterparts who are viewed as possessing more confidence.

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