In late 2011, there were reports that Cain had sexually harassed several female employees during his tenure as CEO at the National Restaurant Association. In at least two of the cases, the women had previously settled civil suits with the association in exchange for their agreement to not discuss the allegations further. One of the women who publicly came forward reported that Cain had sexually assaulted her when she approached him for assistance in getting her job back at the association or finding a new job; when she questioned him about what he was doing, he replied, "You want a job, right?" Which theory best illustrates the conditions that promoted sexual harassment in this excerpt?

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Organizational theory best illustrates the conditions that promoted sexual harassment in this excerpt, as it focuses on the structures, processes, and cultures within organizations that can contribute to such behaviors. This includes power dynamics, organizational culture, and the lack of effective policies or enforcement mechanisms to prevent harassment.

In Late 2011, There Were Reports That Cain Had Sexually