Jeff, frontline supervisor at BlueWave Footwear, met with his human resources manager, Vicki. Jeff said, "One of my male employees told me this morning that he wants some action taken against one of his coworkers, a female. He said that she pats his behind when he walks by and flirts with him verbally. He said that this has been going on a while, and he is embarrassed and tired of it. Because in this case a female is bothering a male, is this a problem that I have to worry about?" How should Vicki reply?
A) "No. Sexual harassment did not occur given the workers' genders."
B) "Yes. Sexual harassment is applicable as the standard applies regardless of the sex of the victim."
C) "Yes. The female coworker has violated the glass-ceiling principle."
D) "No. No actual physical assault occurred."
E) "Yes. It would be a case of quid pro quo harassment."

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Sexual harassment is applicable regardless of the sex of the victim. It is important to take any complaint of harassment seriously and investigate it thoroughly. The fact that the victim is male does not negate the possibility of harassment occurring. It is important to create a safe and respectful workplace for all employees.

Jeff, Frontline Supervisor at BlueWave Footwear, Met with His Human