Sanders Sporting Goods,an international sporting goods chain,is being sued for sexual harassment by a former Sanders employee.The plaintiff asserts that she was the victim of numerous unwanted sexual advances from a male co-worker.The woman claims that Sanders' management condoned a hostile work environment and that the company is liable for the actions of the male employee. Which of the following,if true,would best support the plaintiff's argument that Sanders is liable for sexual harassment?

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C)Employers can minimize their liability in sexual harassment claims by showing that they have a response system set up for handling sexual harassment complaints,so Sanders may be liable if it lacks a system.Firms that re-publish their sexual harassment policies frequently keep thorough records of complaints,and address sexual harassment issues during exit interviews are able to show that they took reasonable care to prevent sexual harassment.Disparate treatment refers to discrimination claims rather than sexual harassment claims.

Sanders Sporting Goods,an International Sporting Goods Chain,is Being Sued for Sexual