Module 3 discussion
The Glass Ceiling Phenomenon
The glass ceiling phenomenon has been around for a long
period of time, and has generally been used to discuss the lack of senior
executive opportunities for women in corporations. However, according to the
Federal Glass Ceiling Commission, the glass ceiling refers to “the unseen,
yet unbreakable barrier that keeps minorities and women from rising to the
upper rungs of the corporate ladder, regardless of their qualifications or
achievements.”
In the first week of this module, research the glass ceiling
phenomenon. Do you believe that the glass ceiling still exists? If so, explain
what a strategic leader can do to end the glass ceiling phenomenon in his/her
organization. If not, explain what has changed.
In the second week, regardless of the stance you took above,
discuss some “best practices” that can be implemented in all organizations to
insure that a glass ceiling does not deter the leadership opportunities for all
employees (e.g., what should organizations stop doing, continue doing, or start
doing?).
Remember the guidance from Module 1 with respect to depth
and breadth of your responses, and relating them back to literature and
research.
