A Hostile Environment Occurs When Any Type of Unwelcome Sexual

question 6

Multiple Choice

A hostile environment occurs when any type of unwelcome sexual behavior creates an offensive or hostile environment. The harassment must result in tangible or economic job consequences, such as the loss of pay or promotion opportunities.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) Both statements are false.
• C) The first statement is true, the second statement is false.
• D) The first statement is false, the second statement is true.

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Definitions:

Competing Style

A conflict management approach characterized by assertiveness and uncooperativeness, focusing on winning or securing one's own goals above others.

Risk Taking

Risk taking involves engaging in actions that expose one to the chance of loss or failure, often with the hope of achieving some benefit or gain.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept referring to the degree to which individuals believe that they have control over the events that affect their lives.

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confidently expressing one's rights or opinions without aggression.