Asian Women Lag Far Behind the West in Their Representation

Multiple Choice

Asian women lag far behind the West in their representation in management level positions. The report by the McKinsley consulting company suggests that there is an opportunity for companies to recruit under-utilized female talent and do well financially as a result. (Source: The Economist, July 7, 2012) The fact that Asian women are currently less likely to be hired as managers is a result of the allocation system using which of the following methods for hiring?

A) lottery
B) auction
C) first-come, first-served
D) personal characteristics