Sanders Sporting Goods,an international sporting goods chain,is being sued for sexual harassment by a former Sanders employee.The plaintiff asserts that she was the victim of numerous unwanted sexual advances from a male co-worker.The woman claims that Sanders' management condoned a hostile work environment and that the company is liable for the actions of the male employee. Which of the following,if true,would most likely undermine the plaintiff's claim that Sanders is liable for the male employee's conduct?

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D)If the male employee was required to take a sexual harassment course,then that action shows that Sanders was making a reasonable attempt to stop the behavior.Threats and regular sexual advances by the male employee support the plaintiff's claim of a hostile work environment.Discussing concerns with employees is irrelevant to liability of the company.

Sanders Sporting Goods,an International Sporting Goods Chain,is Being Sued for Sexual