Women in organizations Flashcards
1
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pipeline theory
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one explanation for the shortage of women in upper levels of management; since it takes 20 years for the average man to climb the corporate ladder, women have not been in the executive line long enough to attain such levels
2
Q
women see the world as
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series of individual connections
3
Q
men see the world as
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hierarchal social order
4
Q
sexual harrassment
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boss making moves towards you, saying he is lonely, wife and him are fighting, complimenting your clothing
5
Q
quid pro quo
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“this for that” example: sleep with boss = vacation, don’t do it and you’re fired