Question 1

The recommended steps to eliminate sexual harassment include

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Clearly communicating a harassment policy and establishing a complaint procedure are essential steps in preventing and addressing sexual harassment in the workplace.

Question 2

Explain why customers are considered to be the most critical stakeholder group. In your opinion, is this fair? Provide reasons for your answer.

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Question 3

Describe the questions that a manager should ask under the practical rule to decide if a business decision is acceptable on ethical grounds.

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Question 4

When a manager asks a subordinate for sexual favors in return for a promotion, what type of sexual harassment has occurred?

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When a manager asks a subordinate for sexual favors in return for a promotion, it is considered quid pro quo sexual harassment. This type of harassment occurs when someone in a position of power offers or threatens to give or withhold something of value in exchange for sexual favors.

Question 5

Why should managers should behave ethically? Summarize the reasons and give an example that you have experienced, witnessed, or heard about.

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Question 6

Chris has been promoted to a senior management position. The employees who now work for him follow a variety of religions, celebrate different holidays, and need accommodation for some religious practices. Discuss how Chris should accommodate religious diversity.

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Question 7

Which of the following is a part of developing and clearly communicating a sexual harassment policy endorsed by top management?

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Developing a procedure for employees to report instances of harassment is a crucial part of a sexual harassment policy, as it ensures that employees know how to report issues and that the company can address them appropriately.

Question 8

A female subordinate is offended by posters in her supervisor's office that she believes are degrading to women. She avoids going into the office, even when she has a work-related question. Her supervisor has exhibited

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The presence of degrading posters in the supervisor's office creates a hostile work environment, as it makes the female subordinate uncomfortable and affects her ability to perform her job.

Question 9

Betty works in a software firm as a programming officer. During her appraisal, Ben, the floor manager, asks for sexual favors from Betty in return for her promotion and pay raise. Which form of sexual harassment has occurred?

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This scenario describes quid pro quo sexual harassment, where a person in authority demands sexual favors in exchange for job benefits like promotions or pay raises.

Question 10

A male manager stands, smiling, as a worker from another unit makes a remark to his female subordinate about her appearance that she considers to be sexually demeaning. This male manager has exhibited

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The male manager's inaction in response to the sexually demeaning remark contributes to a hostile work environment, as it allows inappropriate behavior to persist, potentially making the workplace uncomfortable or intimidating for the female subordinate.

Question 11

Define stakeholders, and list at least four types of stakeholders. Then give an example of tensions between two groups of stakeholders. This example can be from your own experience or something you learned about from the news media.

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Question 12

Describe the four ethical rules or principles and discuss their managerial implications. Then provide an example of one of the rules or principles. Your example can be from your own experience, or it can be something that you have heard or read about.

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Question 13

Bernadette reports to her manager that a coworker in another group insisted that she have sex with him or he would ruin her chances of promotion. Bernadette slept with him, and now she is very upset and is having difficulty concentrating at work. Does she have a valid claim of quid pro quo sexual harassment?

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Quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when a person in a position of power demands sexual favors in exchange for job benefits or to avoid negative consequences. The coworker's threat to ruin Bernadette's chances of promotion if she did not comply constitutes quid pro quo harassment.

Question 14

Alexandra, a manager, is in a work environment that she finds personally offensive because of her gender. She wants to talk with the director of human resources. Which of the following phrases should she use to explain to the director what is taking place?

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A "hostile work environment" refers to a situation where an employee experiences workplace harassment or discrimination that makes it difficult to work, often due to factors like gender, race, or other protected characteristics.

Question 15

If two female managers exchange a lewd sexual joke in the presence of a male manager, these female managers have exhibited

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A hostile work environment can occur when inappropriate behavior, such as lewd jokes, creates an uncomfortable atmosphere for others, regardless of gender.

Question 16

Describe the relationships between ethics, law, and business.

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Question 17

Why are managers a vital stakeholder group? Based on your own experiences as a manager, employee, or student, do you believe that managers focus enough on their responsibilities to other stakeholders? If you wish, provide examples from your own experience.

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Question 18

Identify and describe the sources of an organization's code of ethics.

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Question 19

Describe the major provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Question 20

Ramon is a manager at a small company. One of his colleagues tells him that some employees are suing the company, alleging a hostile work environment. The president of the company allegedly taunted them and made remarks about their race. "Can the employees really do that?" Ramon's colleague asks him. Which of these responses would be accurate for Ramon to give?

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Employees can sue for a hostile work environment if it involves discrimination, including race discrimination, under federal law.

Quiz 3: Managing Ethics and Diversity