Trouser's Inc. top management is exclusively made up of older white males. Trouser's promotes from within and top management is most comfortable with individuals who are similar to them. Women and minorities at this company who wish to be promoted are likely to experience _____.
A) cultural diversity
B) the glass ceiling effect
C) rapid promotion and advancement
D) ethnorelativism
E) all of these

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The scenario describes a lack of diversity in top management and a preference for those who are similar. This is a prime example of the glass ceiling effect, which refers to the invisible barriers that prevent women and minorities from advancing to higher positions in an organization. Option A is incorrect because cultural diversity is not being promoted in this scenario. Option C is unlikely given the lack of diversity in top management. Option D is unrelated to the given scenario. Therefore, the best answer is B.