A major area of research on power in organizations examines the experiences of women at work. Which of the statements given below is also true of women at work?
Correct answer: B. It is illegal to treat pregnancy as a cause for dismissal
- A. Stereotyping is no longer problem for women at work
- B. It is illegal to treat pregnancy as a cause for dismissal
- C. Women's representation in the ranks of executives has remained the same in recent years
- D. Women tend to use a transactional leadership style
Explanation
Employment law generally prohibits dismissing or otherwise discriminating against someone because of pregnancy. The other statements are inaccurate because stereotyping persists, executive representation has changed, and leadership style is not determined by gender.
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