12.8 Flashcards
What are some recent examples of high-profile sexual harassment cases?
Harvey Weinstein, Peter Nygård, RCMP, Uber, Ford, and others in high-tech, media, and entertainment industries.
What are the organizational costs of failing to respond to sexual harassment?
Millions in settlements, lower productivity, increased absenteeism and turnover.
What are the personal effects of sexual harassment on employees?
Decreased job satisfaction and commitment, reduced psychological and physical well-being.
What is sexual harassment?
Behaviour that derogates, demeans, or humiliates an individual based on sex.
Does sexual harassment have to include explicit sexual content?
No, it can include psychological, social, or legal forms based on one’s sex.
How is power related to sexual harassment?
It stems from abuse of power and perpetuation of gender power imbalances.
Who are the most frequent perpetrators of sexual harassment?
Co-workers, though the most severe forms are often committed by supervisors.
What environments are more prone to sexual harassment?
Hostile work environments, male-dominated industries, rigid hierarchies.
What are non-disparagement clauses used for in sexual harassment cases?
To silence victims and shield harassers and companies from bad publicity.
How can clients and customers be involved in harassment?
They can harass service workers, especially women and minorities.
What is the ‘deaf ear syndrome’?
Organizational inaction or complacency in the face of harassment complaints.
Why might harassment go unreported?
Fear of retaliation, belief nothing will change, or protection of high-value employees.
What are key measures to effectively address sexual harassment?
Top management support, strong policies, clear reporting, swift action.
What are user-friendly harassment policies?
Clear complaint procedures, impartial investigations, privacy protections.
Why is bystander training important?
It empowers employees to intervene and call out harassment.
How can organizations stay vigilant against harassment?
Monitor environments, remove sexual displays, address minor harassment.
How does hiring and promoting women help combat harassment?
Creates gender balance and encourages reporting and accountability.
What are some ethical decision-making guidelines?
Identify stakeholders, costs/benefits, moral expectations, discuss ethics.
Why is ethics education important?
It improves moral reasoning and ethical behavior.
