Wanda has observed that at her company,the human resources and accounting departments are made up almost entirely of women,while other areas such as sales are composed primarily of men.This is an example of which type of workplace barrier?
A)Glass ceiling
B)Glass wall
C)Visible hurdle
D)Visible ladder

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The fact that certain departments are composed almost entirely of one gender while others are composed primarily of the other gender is an example of a "glass wall". This refers to the invisible barriers that can prevent women (or other underrepresented groups) from moving into certain roles or departments within a company, even if there are no official policies or protocols in place that explicitly block them. In this case, the gender segregation of departments may be due to a variety of factors such as cultural norms, hiring biases, or lack of opportunities for advancement, among others.

Wanda Has Observed That at Her Company,the Human Resources and Accounting