Sarah works as a supervisor in a large firm.Though she is very experienced at management and planning, she has not been promoted to the role of manager.However, she notices that other supervisors with less experience are often promoted to managerial positions, even if their work is not as good as hers.She also notices that all of them are men.In this scenario, Sarah being denied a promotion is an example of ________.

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The glass ceiling is a term used to describe the invisible barrier that prevents women and minorities from advancing to higher positions in organizations, regardless of their qualifications and experience. In this scenario, Sarah's experience and expertise are not enough to overcome the gender barrier, resulting in her being denied a promotion.

Sarah Works as a Supervisor in a Large Firm