Which of the following statements regarding the dynamics of gender-based power in organizations is FALSE?
A) Power elites enforce norms and systems that guarantee continued power.
B) In organizations where men already assume most of the powerful positions, there is a tendency to promote other men to maintain that status quo.
C) People in powerful positions begin to assume they are naturally entitled to maintain that power over others.
D) Women who attain higher levels of authority and power continue their interest in helping other women advance.

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The statement D is false because it assumes a universal behavior that women in power will always help other women advance, which is not necessarily true in all cases. Women in power, like men, may be influenced by a variety of factors including organizational culture, personal beliefs, and the dynamics of power itself, which can affect their interest or ability to help other women advance.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Dynamics of Gender-Based