18 Questions
What is a key strategy for reducing the leadership gap, according to the text?
Assigning more women to high-visibility positions and developing effective mentoring relationships
What is an approach to reducing the leadership gap, as mentioned in the text?
Enhancing women's negotiation power and restructuring negotiations to their advantage
What can organizations do to augment women's career development, according to the text?
Involve them in career development programs and formal networks, and offer work–life support
What is one of the changes in workplace norms that can help reduce the leadership gap, as mentioned in the text?
Greater gender equity in domestic responsibilities
What is one of the characteristics of Lisa Weber, as mentioned in the case study?
She has a doctorate in economics
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of women facing barriers to career advancement, as mentioned in the case study?
The Glass Ceiling
What is the underlying issue in Lisa's conversation with her boss about her partnership prospects?
Stereotypes and biases against women in leadership positions
What could be a likely outcome of the firm's failure to address its gender biases and stereotypes?
A potential lawsuit and damage to the firm's reputation
What could have been a more effective approach for the firm's top executives to retain Lisa?
Creating a clear and transparent path to partnership
What can be inferred about the firm's culture based on the CEO's comment about Lisa and Pamela?
The firm has a culture of sexism and discrimination
What can be a potential consequence of the firm's lack of action to address its biases and stereotypes?
The loss of talented employees, such as Lisa
What could be a strategy for Lisa to overcome the barriers she faced in her career?
Forming her own investment firm to create opportunities for herself and others
What stereotype did Samira face in school?
Being seen as assertive and a leader
Why did Samira downplay her ambitions?
She was afraid of being seen as aggressive
What did Samira's manager praise her for?
Being very dependable and competent
Why did Samira's peers advise her to work near her hometown?
To be closer to her family
What did Samira's manager criticize her for?
Being too pushy and not a team player
What did Samira think was more exciting?
Working near a large city or taking a job that involved travel
This quiz focuses on strategies for promoting leadership effectiveness, particularly in terms of reducing the leadership gap for women. It covers ways to support women's career development and create effective mentoring relationships. Based on Peter G. Northouse's Theory and Practice, 8th edition.
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