Define sexual harassment and describe how it contributes to workplace stress.Identify some general advice to managers for dealing with it.In the following scenario,provide concrete advice for Christopher,the supervisor,regarding how he ought to handle this specific situation.Be sure to clarify any assumptions that you make in developing your answer.
Christopher is a new manager at small (50 employee)bakery supply company.Shortly after setting up his office,he received a visit from Lisa,one of his subordinates.Lisa expressed concerns about Clara (another woman in the department)who has been complaining about the "dirty jokes" that some of the men shout across the production line during the day.Clara has complained to a group of her female coworkers and the group has come to the conclusion that management condones this form of sexual harassment.The group is talking about getting together to take action against the company.Lisa says that while she doesn't find the jokes offensive,she is aware that a number of the other women do.Christopher has never heard the shouting of any such dirty jokes,and has not heard any other complaints from anyone about sexual harassment.
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