Which of the following statements regarding the explanations for the glass ceiling is INCORRECT?
A)The glass ceiling may exist for women because they lack the education levels necessary to assume high-level managerial positions.
B)The glass ceiling may be based on the stereotype that the male characteristic of assertiveness is necessary to manage,but women tend to be passive.
C)The glass ceiling may exist for women because their accomplishments are often not valued as highly as are those of their male counterparts.
D)The glass ceiling may exist for women because they are viewed as displaying submissive characteristics in contrast to their male counterparts who are viewed as possessing more confidence.

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This statement is incorrect because research has shown that women have higher levels of education than men on average, yet still face barriers in advancing to high-level positions. The other statements are all possible explanations for the glass ceiling.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Explanations for the Glass