Elke has recently arrived from Sweden to work at the Canadian branch of IKEA.When asked for her impressions of the Canadian workplace,she expressed that she found it odd that she was one of three females to be working in upper management ,with the other fourteen positions being held by men.She goes on to explain that in Sweden's IKEA head office,there are just as many women as men in these positions.What is Elke describing in this Canadian workplace?

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Elke is describing vertical segregation, which refers to the unequal distribution of power and authority among different levels of the organizational hierarchy. Specifically, she is noting the underrepresentation of women in upper management positions compared to men. Sexism (A) is a broader term that refers to discrimination or prejudice based on gender. Horizontal segregation (C) refers to the concentration of individuals of a certain gender within specific occupations or job categories. Gendered division of labour (D) refers to the allocation of different tasks and responsibilities based on gender. While all of these concepts are related to gender inequality in the workplace, vertical segregation best captures Elke's observation.

Elke Has Recently Arrived from Sweden to Work at the Canadian