Janelle and several of her professional female friends were recently asked to become members of a board of directors of an organization that was in financial trouble. The organization had to declare bankruptcy and all three women found themselves in a precarious position in their professional careers as they dealt with the organizational fallout. Which of these terms may be applicable in this scenario?

A. glass cage
B. glass cliff
C. glass ceiling
D. glass escalator


Answer: B

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