Janelle and several of her professional female friends were recently asked to become members of a board of directors of an organization that was in financial trouble.The organization had to declare bankruptcy and all three women found themselves in a precarious position in their professional careers as they dealt with the organizational fallout.Which of these terms may be applicable in this scenario?

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The term "glass cliff" refers to the phenomenon where women are more likely to be appointed to leadership roles in times of crisis or difficulty, often when organizations are already in trouble or experiencing decline. This puts them in a precarious position and can lead to failure and negative outcomes that may harm their careers. This situation is consistent with Janelle and her female friends being asked to join the board during a time of financial trouble and subsequently experiencing negative fallout in their professional careers.

Janelle and Several of Her Professional Female Friends Were Recently