Dana's application for the post of marketing manager was rejected because she turned down the interviewer's repeated requests to go out on a date with him. In the context of employment legislation, this scenario best illustrates _____.
A) adverse impact
B) disparate treatment
C) quid pro quo sexual harassment
D) structural accommodation

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This scenario best illustrates quid pro quo sexual harassment, as the interviewer made it clear that his romantic interest in Dana was a precondition for her getting the job. This type of harassment involves a person in a position of authority making employment decisions (such as hiring, promoting, or firing) based on whether an individual submits to sexual requests or advances.

Dana's Application for the Post of Marketing Manager Was Rejected