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Deast7027

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According to a study, what is the typical outcome from filing a formal sexual harassment complaint?
 
  a. About one half of those who filed complaints felt that it made things better, and about one third felt that the complaint process made things worse.
  b. About three fourths of those who filed complaints felt that it made things better, and only a minority of people felt that the complaint process made things worse.
  c. About three fourths of those who filed complaints felt that it made things worse, and only a minority of people felt that the complaint process made things better.
  d. About three fourths of those who filed complaints felt that it made things worse, and only a minority of people felt that the complaint process made things better; but only if the work environment was overwhelmingly male dominated; otherwise, it was a more even split between a better or worse outcome.

Question 2

Vanessa works as a commodities trader at an investment bank in lower Manhattan, which is overwhelmingly dominated by male employees.Vanessa often receives comments from her male coworkers regarding her physique that are usually blatantly sexual in nature.
 
  Jessica feels belittled and humiliated by these comments, especially since no remarks are ever made about the appearances of the male employees. What type of sexual harassment is Vanessa experiencing?
 
  a. mortification c. quid pro quo
  b. degradation d. hostile environment



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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