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nmorano1

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Chris knew that the annual sales meeting was approaching and what would be expected. In the past, sales representatives were expected to provide sexual favors for the sales managers, vice presidents, and even the CEO. Although Chris had often considered resigning, family issues in a poor economy made resignation an unviable option. And, as a field sales rep working out of a home office, Chris faced this hostile work environment only once a year. Nevertheless, Chris was filled with a sense of dread after checking the answering machine. Devon, the sales manager, had just called again to find out when Chris would arrive for the sales meeting.
 
  Chris decided that the situation was intolerable and something must be done. After a great deal of thought, Chris returned Devon's phone call.
 
  Answering the phone, Devon said, Hey Chris, good to hear from you. What time will you be arriving next week?
 
  Chris took a deep breath and then replied . . .
 
  Are women the only targets of sexual harassment?

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Chris knew that the annual sales meeting was approaching and what would be expected. In the past, sales representatives were expected to provide sexual favors for the sales managers, vice presidents, and even the CEO. Although Chris had often considered resigning, family issues in a poor economy made resignation an unviable option. And, as a field sales rep working out of a home office, Chris faced this hostile work environment only once a year. Nevertheless, Chris was filled with a sense of dread after checking the answering machine. Devon, the sales manager, had just called again to find out when Chris would arrive for the sales meeting.
 
  Chris decided that the situation was intolerable and something must be done. After a great deal of thought, Chris returned Devon's phone call.
 
  Answering the phone, Devon said, Hey Chris, good to hear from you. What time will you be arriving next week?
 
  Chris took a deep breath and then replied . . .
 
  Does Chris have any options in this situation?


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b614102004

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Reply #1 on: Jun 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

No. It is important to remember that sexual harassment is a power issue. Hence, men with female supervisors or women with male supervisors are both in vulnerable positions.

Answer to Question 2

Sexual harassment is illegal and unethical and, since it appears that it has happened in the past, there is a good possibility that others in the company know/suspect something. This might be a good time for Chris to make friends with someone in the company's personnel department; because of the dire consequences to the company if sexual harassment is confirmed, the personnel department is likely to help Chris avoid the situation.
Another subtler tactic might be for Chris to take a spouse or other family member (mother?) with him/her to the meeting to deter after hours commitments.

In addition, as noted in the instructor's notes for the role play, Chris could resign immediately, begin searching for another job, start networking with other sales representatives who might also be targets for harassment, or contact a lawyer.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 29, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 29, 2018
No problemo


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