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The Glass Ceiling Effect

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When it comes to buiness, can you please explain the glass ceiling effect and give me an example?

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This solution is comprised of an explanation of what the glass ceiling affect is, a brief history of it and how minorities and women are affected by it with examples.

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Traditionally, the glass ceiling effect is an invisible barrier that hinders a minority or woman's opportunity to advance within an organization. These minorities can be considered for the higher up positions and even interview for them, however they will not be given the position because of them being a female or a minority. The glass ceiling effect really only pertains to corporate organizations in which women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are looking to advance in their positions. The glass ceiling effect is an "unwritten" and "Unofficial" policy that exists within corporations and organizations. There are other barriers that exist ...

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