Use the words in the box to complete the sentences below. NOTE: Oneword willbe used twice. 

  abandon          contacts           finance            involve             version
              cited                 established      gender             phenomena

1. The important role of women in the workplace is firmly  Blank ................ Today.   
2. The growing percentage of women in the workplace is one of many .......... that are causing changes in American society.
3. Her ............ no longer restricts the role that a woman can have in the business world. 
4. For example, in the world of banking and ...... , women are playing an increasingly important role.
5. A woman’s communication skills are often ......... as an important asset in business.  
6. Solutions in international business may ........collaboration and cooperation rather than competition. 
7. The ability to form and maintain many cordial business ...........is important skill. 
8. However, the small number of female chief executives tells another .......of this phenomenon.
 9. Despite the small percentage of female senior executives, women are not going to ........ the business world.
 10. The goal is equality of opportunity in the workplace for either ...............