Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

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Because it is a difficult topic to discuss, most business managers are ill equipped to handle employee matters involving sexual harassment. The paper first defines sexual harassment in the workplace. It then looks at how a manager can determine what constitutes sexually harassing behaviors in the workplace and what it does not constitute. The paper then discusses what a manager can do to prevent sexual harassment (zero tolerance, educating the employees, etc.) and looks at the common pitfalls to show why the problem is still so prevalent.

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"Quid pro quo (Latin phrase meaning "this for that") sexual harassment occurs when a supervisor, manager or someone with power to affect an employee's work-related benefits or opportunities request sexual favors in exchange for work-related benefits. Actions considered to be quid pro quo when given as a reward for sexual activity include: promotions, good performance rating, raise or other monetary compensation, training, continued employment or preferred work schedules. Quid pro quo is considered to be the most offensive form of sexual harassment in the work place because it involves a manager using power to solicit sexual favors from an employee. It is imperative that business managers understand what quid pro quo is and that they avoid any behaviors that might be construed as quid pro quo harassment."

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