Tommy looked up to see one of his workers, Bill, walk into his office. Bill said, "Tommy, you really need to do something about Sam, Frank, and those other knuckleheads on the first shift. Every time I come into work around 4 pm, they're in the locker room, swapping ethnic jokes. I'm getting tired of it." Tommy recognizes that Bill is filing a complaint about
A)culture shock.
B)a glass ceiling.
C)ethnocentrism.
D)a hostile work environment.
E)quid pro quo conditions.

Question

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Bill's complaint about Sam, Frank, and the other workers creating a hostile work environment through their behavior of sharing ethnic jokes in the locker room is a clear indication of a violation of workplace policies on discrimination and harassment. This behavior can create a negative and intimidating work environment for their fellow workers, leading to a hostile work environment.

Tommy Looked Up to See One of His Workers, Bill