Lesson 1 Flashcards
Sexual harassment at work occurs whenever ? on the basis of gender affects a person’s job.
Select one:
a. irresponsible behavior
b. unbecoming conduct
c. unnecessary behavior
d. unwelcome conduct
d. unwelcome conduct
Determine the two basic types of sexual harassment as defined by the law.
Select one:
a. Behavior / hostile actions
b. Pro bono / harassment
c. Quid pro quo / hostile environment
d. Sexual harassment of men / sexual harassment of women
c. Quid pro quo / hostile environment
A coworker who does NOT have control over other workers’ employment can commit quid pro quo sexual harassment.
Select one:
True
False
False
Asking a coworker, in a proper manner, to go out on a date is a form of sexual harassment.
Select one:
True
False
False
Listed here are nine possible ways a sexually hostile work environment can be created. Which item(s) from the list may NOT belong?
I. Discussing sexual activities
II. Unnecessary touching
III. Commenting on physical attributes
IV. Displaying sexually suggestive pictures
V. Using demeaning or inappropriate terms
VI. Using unseemly (distasteful) gestures
VII. Ostracizing workers of one gender by those of the other
VIII. Granting job favors to those who participate in consensual sexual activity
IX. Using crude and offensive language
Select one:
a. I., II., or III.
b. III., IV., or V.
c. V., VI., or VII.
d. VII., VIII., or IX.
e. All items belong.
e. All items belong.
Courts now recognize the fact that men and women have different levels of ? when it comes to behavior in the workplace.
Select one:
a. attitude
b. aptitude
c. sensitivity
d. understanding
c. sensitivity
In cases of sexual harassment, the courts often consider seven factors when determining whether or not a “hostile environment” has been created. One of these factors the courts often do NOT consider. From the list below, select the one item that the courts often do NOT consider.
I. The severity of the conduct
II. The frequency of the unwelcome or discriminatory conduct
III. Whether the harasser was previously disciplined in response to a complaint
IV. Whether the conduct was physically threatening or humiliating
V. Whether the conduct unreasonably interfered with work performance
VI. The effect on the employee’s well-being
VII. Whether the harasser was a superior in the organization
Select one:
a. I.
b. III.
c. V.
d. VII.
b. III.
Due to the fact that legal boundaries concerning sexual harassment are so poorly drawn, the best course of action to follow in the workplace is simply to avoid all sexually offensive conduct.
Select one:
True
False
True
Only ? conduct can result in sexual harassment.
Select one:
a. blatantly offensive
b. lewd and lascivious
c. sexual
d. unwelcome
d. unwelcome
When an advance by a coworker is unwelcome, the recipient should respond with an outright, clear, and concise rejection.
Select one:
True
False
True
Incidents of sexual harassment should be reported ? .
Select one:
a. immediately
b. provided that one’s supervisor agrees with the accusation(s)
c. soon
d. within one or two days
a. immediately
If one is a victim of sexual harassment, one should NOT do these three things:
I. Blame oneself for someone else’s behavior.
II. Choose to ignore the behavior, unless it is truly nonoffensive.
III. Try to handle severe or recurring harassment oneself.
Select one:
True
False
True
In what year did the courts establish the “reasonable woman” rule concerning harassment situations?
Select one:
a. 1979
b. 1991
c. 1993
d. 1995
b. 1991
The five possible disciplinary measures that may be imposed upon an employee found to be guilty of sexual harassment in the construction industry are: (1) An oral or written warning, (2) Deferral of a raise or promotion, (3) Demotion, (4) Suspension, and (5) Discharge.
Select one:
True
False
True
Women are the only victims of sexual harassment.
Select one:
True
False
False
