Connie Cole works as a junior market analyst at SPS Services. Her previous manager retired a couple of months back and she now has a younger male manager who repeatedly insists that she accompany him for a coffee or dinner after work. Initially, Connie was unsuspecting and refused because she did not have the time for such engagements during weekdays. Later, when her manager's requests became frequent, she grew uncomfortable and told him firmly that she was not interested in him and his attempts were not welcome. She realized that this step may backfire because as her superior, he had complete control over her appraisals, bonuses, and promotions and her manager even told her that if she does not agree, he will "find other ways." Connie's experiences is best described as ________.

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Connie's experiences of repeated requests for personal engagements and the manager's insistence despite being told firmly that it was not welcome constitute sexual harassment. Additionally, the manager's threat of finding other ways to coerce her into complying with his requests is another form of sexual harassment. The power dynamic between the superior and subordinate creates a hostile work environment for Connie.

Connie Cole Works as a Junior Market Analyst at SPS