Exam Preview for 1661: 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