The social norm that has most clearly contributed to gender bias in the workplace is the fact that

A) men exercise a more democratic leadership style than women.
B) men more readily apologize for being impolite than women.
C) men place more emphasis on achievement and power than women.
D) men more readily express support for others' opinions than women.

Research has shown that societal norms often dictate that men prioritize achievement and power, while women are expected to prioritize communal goals such as nurturing and relationship-building. This can contribute to gender bias in the workplace, with men being perceived as more competent and authoritative simply due to conforming to traditional gender norms.