Emma has been promoted to a managerial position where she manages 50 employees in a division that has a history of low product output. Her boss has instructed her that although she must now increase product output, she may not make any changes in the ways things are run, may not fire anyone, and may not hire anyone. Emma is experiencing

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Emma is experiencing a glass cliff, which refers to a situation where women are more likely to be put in positions of leadership in times of crisis or difficult situations where the chances of failure are higher. In this case, Emma has been put in charge of a division with a history of low product output and is given limited resources to turn things around, which increases her risk of failure. This is a form of subtle discrimination towards women in leadership positions.

Emma Has Been Promoted to a Managerial Position Where She