Orien. Lvl 1- Lesson # 7 Flashcards
Sexual harassment at work occurs whenever ? on the basis of gender affects a person’s job.
unwelcome conduct
Determine the two basic types of sexual harassment as defined by the law.
Quid pro quo / hostile environment
True or false?
A coworker who does NOT have control over other workers’ employment can commit quid pro quo sexual harassment.
False
True or false?
Asking a coworker, in a proper manner, to go out on a date is a form of sexual harassment.
False
nine possible ways a sexually hostile work environment can be created.
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
Courts now recognize the fact that men and women have different levels of ? when it comes to behavior in the workplace.
sensitivity
In cases of sexual harassment, the courts often consider seven factors when determining whether or not a “hostile environment” has been created
I. The severity of the conduct
II. The frequency of the unwelcome or discriminatory conduct
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
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.
True
Only ? conduct can result in sexual harassment.
Unwelcome
True or false?
When an advance by a coworker is unwelcome, the recipient should respond with an outright, clear, and concise rejection.
True
Incidents of sexual harassment should be reported ? .
Immediately
True or false?
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.
True
In what year did the courts establish the “reasonable woman” rule concerning harassment situations?
1991
True or false?
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.
True
True or false?
Women are the only victims of sexual harassment.
False
