Mary has recently been promoted to CEO of the bank where she works.The bank has been involved in a public relations scandal,and it is in serious danger of closing.Mary's promotion is a good example of the __________ women encounter in the workplace.

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The "glass cliff" refers to the phenomenon where women are more likely to be appointed to leadership positions in times of crisis or uncertainty, when the chance of failure is higher. Mary's promotion during a time when the bank is facing a public relations scandal and the risk of closure is a clear example of the glass cliff. Option A, "glass ceiling" refers to the invisible barrier that prevents women from advancing to the highest levels of leadership, whereas options C and D ("glass escalator" and "glass ladder") refer to the phenomenon where men in female-dominated professions are more likely to be promoted and advance quickly.

Mary Has Recently Been Promoted to CEO of the Bank