George is Tracy's supervisor. He promises to fire her if she does not engage in sexual activity with him. This type of sexual harassment would be categorized as
A) coercion with threat of punishment.
B) solicitation with promise of reward.
C) appropriate.
D) generalized.
E) potional authority.

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Coercion with threat of punishment is a form of sexual harassment where an individual in a position of power, such as a supervisor, threatens negative consequences such as termination or demotion if the victim does not comply with their sexual demands. This is illegal and considered a violation of workplace policies and can lead to disciplinary actions or legal consequences.

George Is Tracy's Supervisor