Clark, a newly appointed human resource manager at Gamma Corp., learns that several female managers have complained that the company has a "glass ceiling." Indeed, the top positions are all filled by men, but Clark isn't sure whether the pattern is just a coincidence. He agrees to investigate. Which condition, if it exists, would be evidence of a glass ceiling at Gamma?

A) Patterns of promotion are the same for women and men at Gamma.
B) Gamma has a formal process for identifying developmental needs.
C) Managers making developmental assignments consider whether stereotypes are influencing assignments.
D) Gamma has no formal mentoring program to ensure that the female managers have mentors.
E) Gamma is preparing for the retirement of its leaders.

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Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The absence of a formal mentoring program to ensure female managers have mentors is evidence of a glass ceiling, as it suggests that women may not have access to the same kinds of career development opportunities as male colleagues.

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