Michael,a newly appointed human resource manager at Zeta Inc. ,learns that several female managers have complained that the company has a "glass ceiling." Indeed,the top positions are all filled by men,but Michael isn't sure whether the pattern is just a coincidence.He agrees to investigate.Which of the following conditions,if it exists,would be evidence of a glass ceiling at Zeta?
A) Patterns of promotion are the same for women and men at Zeta.
B) Zeta has a formal process for identifying developmental needs.
C) Managers making developmental assignments consider whether stereotypes are influencing assignments.
D) Zeta has no formal mentoring program to ensure that the female managers have mentors.
E) Zeta is preparing for the retirement of its leaders.

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The absence of a formal mentoring program at Zeta Inc. would be evidence of a glass ceiling. A glass ceiling describes an invisible barrier that prevents women and other minorities from advancing to higher positions within a company, and a lack of mentoring opportunities can contribute to this barrier by limiting the development and visibility of female talent. The other choices do not directly address the issue of the glass ceiling at Zeta Inc. as they focus on the existence of development programs, promotion patterns, stereotypes, and leadership transition plans.

Michael,a Newly Appointed Human Resource Manager at Zeta Inc