Dominique works at the human resources department in a software product development firm. She finds that her efforts to work in a position at the sales department are consistently blocked, even though she is qualified for the job. This is an example of ________ existing in the organization.

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This is an example of a glass wall, which refers to the invisible barrier that prevents certain groups from advancing to certain positions or departments within an organization. In this case, Dominique is facing a barrier that is preventing her from moving from HR to sales, despite being qualified for the job. Economic discrimination (A) refers to discrimination based on income or economic status. A glass escalator (B) refers to the phenomenon of men being promoted more quickly in female-dominated industries. A glass cliff (C) refers to the tendency for women to be appointed to leadership positions that are associated with a high risk of failure.

Dominique Works at the Human Resources Department in a Software