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abern · **on:** Jul 6, 2018

What is sexual harassment? Provide examples of the two types.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The key difference between Maslow's and Alderfer's theories is

A) Alderfer collapses five needs to three.
B) according to Alderfer, all three need categories can operate simultaneously.
C) Alderfer's view of needs is less universally valid than Maslow's.
D) Alderfer assumes a rigid hierarchy whereas Maslow does not.

mcinincha279 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 6, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that is broadly interpreted to include sexually suggestive remarks, unwanted touching, any physical or verbal act that indicates sexual advances or requests for sexual favors, a promise of rewards or hidden threats by a supervisor to induce emotional attachment by a subordinate, and a hostile environment based on sex.

Quid pro quo is harassment in which sexual favors are sought and/or granted in exchange for company rewards. An example would be a manager that requests a sexual favor in exchange for a promotion. The second type is the creation of a hostile environment. An example would be a manager who continually makes inappropriate remarks about a female employee's figure that make her uncomfortable.

Answer to Question 2

B