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You work for a company whose workforce consists of seventy percent females. However, there are few women in executive positions. In fact, there are only a few female managers, even in departments that have more women than men. Which of the following best explains this situation in the company?

A. Discrimination is likely, because obviously men throughout history have tried to restrict the progress of women.

B. Discrimination is likely, because the ratio disproportionately reflects the workforce.

C. Discrimination is unlikely, because women are more likely to gravitate toward clerical rather than managerial work.

D. Discrimination is unlikely, because women mostly prefer not to take up managerial positions as they find it difficult to manage responsibilities both at home and at work.

E. There is not enough information to adequately determine if discrimination is at work.