Ongoing research suggests that in the last several decades, the number of women in responsible positions in business has increased dramatically. Yet even today the proportion declines as you move up the corporate ladder, and progress has slowed in recent years. Explanations vary from different career goals from those of men to lack of adequate role models to discrimination, both subtle and overt. Some companies and countries have resorted to establishing quotas, such as on boards of directors. Why do you think that more women don't rise to the top? Does your company's top management include women? How can the "glass ceiling finally be breached?
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