Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

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This paper explains that, when it became both immoral and illegal, sexual harassment in the workplace developed into an increasingly important issue because such behavior can lead to serious repercussions for the individuals directly involved, the workplace and the company itself. The author points out that the problem of ethics in business has been wrongly approached from a masculine point of view, focusing on individuals and duties, when instead it should be regarded from a feminist corporate governance point of view, focusing on the relationships between workers and employers. The paper concludes that neither persons, rules nor ethics can solve all the problems of sexual harassment in the workplace, but the best measures are to avoid difficulties and, when they cannot be avoided, to solve them fairly and in accordance with morality and integrity.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Ethical problem
Effects on the Individuals
Effects on the Environment
Effects on the Company
Solving the Problem by Applying the Theories of Ethics
The Extent to Which the Theories of Ethics Can Solve the Problem
Example
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Another measure that needs to be implemented in order for the feminist corporate governance to rightly function is the training of employees. Male employees have to be assured that working under the direct supervision of a female is not the least bit shameful, but a challenging proof of maturity and professionalism. By working under the advice and feminist corporate governance of a woman, female workers would feel better understood and motivated to achieve higher goals themselves."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia, Business Ethics, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethical_business, last accessed on July 11 2006
• Thomas E. Wallenmaier, Philosophy Class, Ethics, last revised on July 20 2006 http://www.philosophyclass.com/ethics.htm, last accessed on July 11 2006
• Mary L. Boland, Sexual Harasmment: Your Guideline to Legal Action, Naperville, Illinois, Sphinx Publishing, 2002
• Mary P. Koss, Changed Lives: The Psychological Impact of Sexual Harassment, State University of New York Press, 1987
• Silke Machold, Corporate Governance and Feminist Ethics: a Conceptual Model, Working Paper Series 2004, Number WP003/04, ISSN Number 1363-6839 http://www.wlv.ac.uk/PDF/uwbs_04%20WP003-04%20Machold.pdf, last accessed on July 11

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