Exam Preview for 6169: Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplac

Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

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1. Which of the following behaviors could be considered harassment? A male employee telling “dirty jokes” to another male employee in the break room A female employee whistling at a male employee when he walks past A Caucasian employee calling a Hispanic employee a racially derogatory slur All of the above behaviors could be considered harassment
2. When does your conduct become "unwelcome" to another person? Only when the other person tells you to stop Only when the other person doesn't laugh at your joke Whenever the other person decides it is unwelcome Your conduct can never be considered unwelcome if you mean no harm
3. Which of these examples can be considered a hostile work environment and/or harassment? Sexual content posted on walls and computer screens Inappropriate touching, unwelcome physical proximity, or blocking or impeding someone’s movement Unwelcome phone calls, emails, and text messaging All of the above
4. What should you do if you experience harassment in the workplace? Tell the harasser to stop Report the harassment to supervisors Document your claims All of the above
5. Which of the following is a true statement about harassment? Anyone can be sexually harassed; in theory, sexual harassment is a gender-neutral offense An employer is required to maintain a workplace that is free of sexual harassment only if they have more than 50 employees Employer non-harassment policies only apply to managers Whistleblower laws help businesses to cover up harassment
6. The impact of harassment includes: PTSD, decreased job satisfaction, illness Increased job satisfaction, higher employee engagement More efficiency and productivity in the workplace Higher levels of teamwork and higher overall revenue for employers
7. When employers are conducting a harassment investigation, which of the following is recommended? Talk with the employee who is complaining and inform the employee to report any retaliation Interview any potential witnesses Interview the person who is accused of sexual harassment All of the above
8. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, and religion applies only to government agencies protects companies from penalties and damages if harassment occurs does not prohibit sexual harassment
9. Whistleblower protection means that if you report sexual harassment in the workplace: you can be demoted you are protected from retaliation you can be terminated you must be a first hand witness to the harassment
10. An employer sexual harassment prevention policy should include which of the following statements? This policy only applies managers and supervisors. Anyone who complains about sexual harassment will be retaliated against. Any complaint of sexual harassment will only be fully investigated if a crime likely occurred. Employees have a right to a workplace free of sexual harassment.