Romance in the Workplace

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There are numerous problems which stem from romance at work. While these problems are perhaps so many that they all may not be named, predominantly they present the opportunity for abuse, the potential for alliances, and the possible development of distractions which otherwise would not exist within the workplace. In this paper, each of these problems are considered, in that they each bring along with them a number of subsequent situations which must be dealt with. The paper asserts that, by understanding the various interpersonal effects of inter-office romance, its negativity is illustrated.

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The Realities of Inter-Office Romance
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"In the family of the workplace, sexuality between allied employees is essentially metaphoric incest. Those not involved feel uneasy in regards to the potential boundary violations inherent in such situations. However, such situations are often allowed to prosper due to those involved in the romance being naive as to the knowledge of its very existence. Often those involved feel their affair to be a true secret. This almost universal delusion allows the lovers to continue on with their affair as if it has no effect upon the office or workplace.

Sample of Sources Used:

• Sills, Judith. "Love at Work." Psychology Today. 40.2, pp. 64-65.
• "Sexually Harassed." AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor - Congress of Industrial Organizations). Retrieved on 17 December 2007, from: http://www.aflcio.org/issues/jobseconomy/workersrights/rightsatwork_e/sexharass.cfm

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