Sally has been in the finance department of Townsend's for the past eight years and is the longest-serving employee in the department.Though she has the experience and the qualifications to become a manager,a male colleague who was not as qualified was promoted over her.Sally notices that all the management positions in the company are occupied by males,even though there are many well-qualified women in the organization.Which of the following describes the above situation?

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The situation described is an example of the "glass ceiling," a metaphor for the invisible barriers that prevent women and minorities from advancing to the top ranks of management in a company, despite being qualified.

Sally Has Been in the Finance Department of Townsend's for the Past