Promoting one,or a very few women,into high-status positions in an organization has the result of ________.

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Promoting one or a very few women into high-status positions in an organization can lead to internal competition among women, and those who are not promoted may blame themselves for not being selected. This phenomenon is known as the "Queen Bee Syndrome" and can result in women seeing each other as rivals rather than working collaboratively towards shared goals. Research has shown that this effect is strongest when there is only one woman in a high-status position, leading to the perception that she is a "token" and reinforcing gender stereotypes. Therefore, option B is the best answer.

Option A is not necessarily true, as promoted women may still experience a loss of confidence, particularly if they perceive that they were selected primarily because of their gender or to fill a diversity quota. Option C is unlikely, as research has shown that when there is only one woman in a high-status position, the perception of her as a "token" is stronger. Option D is not necessarily true, as gender bias can still impact perceptions of competence regardless of promotion status. Finally, option E is also unlikely, as promoting a single woman does not necessarily indicate that an organization is free of discrimination.

Promoting One,or a Very Few Women,into High-Status Positions in an Organization