Employers have an ethical and legal duty to provide a workplace free of harassment of all types. This includes harassment based on sex, race, religion, national origin and any other protected status including disability. Employees should not be expected to work in an atmosphere where they feel harassed, prejudiced against or disadvantaged.

Employers have an ethical and legal duty to provide a workplace free of harassment of all types. This includes harassment based on sex, race, religion, national origin and any other protected status including disability. Employees should not be expected to work in an atmosphere where they feel harassed, prejudiced against or disadvantaged.

Principles of Management

OER 2019th Edition

ISBN:9780998625768

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter12: Diversity In Organizations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3CTQ: What strategies should have been put in place to help prevent sexual harassment incidents like this...

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