This term is part of our Unit 17: Business Ethics vocabulary list. Please note that pronunciations can vary slightly even in the same dialect.
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an intangible barrier or hurdles in an organization that prevent women or members of minority groups from advancing to higher level positions, despite their qualifications and achievements
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"There are several factors that contribute to the glass ceiling beyond corporations refusing to promote minorities, such as different wages for comparable work, work environments that are incompatible with family, etc."