You have witnessed one of your co-workers engaged in behavior that constitutes sexual harassment of one of the department secretaries. The secretary has spoken with you about the behavior and her concerns. She has also said, "Let me handle it." It seems that she is not able to handle it because the behavior has continued. You should:
A) Talk with her again.
B) Report the behavior.
C) Talk with your co-worker.
D) Any of the above

Question

You have witnessed one of your co-workers engaged in behavior that constitutes sexual harassment of one of the department secretaries. The secretary has spoken with you about the behavior and her concerns. She has also said, "Let me handle it."   It seems that she is not able to handle it because the behavior has continued. You should:
A) Talk with her again.
B) Report the behavior.
C) Talk with your co-worker.
D) Any of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Each of the options provided can be considered appropriate actions depending on the circumstances and the comfort level of the person witnessing the harassment. Talking with her again can provide support and reassurance, reporting the behavior can initiate formal processes to address the issue, and talking with the co-worker can potentially stop the behavior if approached correctly.

You Have Witnessed One of Your Co-Workers Engaged in Behavior