Lesson 7: Sexual Harassment

Question 1

Sexual harassment at work occurs whenever ? on the basis of gender affects a person’s job.

Answer 1

unwelcome conduct

Question 2

Determine the two basic types of sexual harassment as defined by the law.

Answer 2

Quid Pro Quo / Hostile environment

Question 3

True or false

A coworker who does NOT have control over other workers’ employment can commit quid pro quo sexual harassment.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

True or false

Asking a coworker, in a proper manner, to go out on a date is a form of sexual harassment.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

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

Answer 5

All items belong

Question 6

Courts now recognize the fact that men and women have different levels of ? when it comes to behavior in the workplace.

Answer 6

Sensitivity

Question 7

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

Answer 7

III. Whether the harasser was previously disciplined in response to a complaint

Question 8

True or false
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.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Only ? conduct can result in sexual harassment.

Answer 9

unwelcome

Question 10

True or false

When an advance by a coworker is unwelcome, the recipient should respond with an outright, clear, and concise rejection.

Answer 10

True