How Can an Employer Reduce Its Liability in Sexual Harassment

question 141

Multiple Choice

How can an employer reduce its liability in sexual harassment complaints?

• A) Requiring thorough background checks
• B) Encouraging cross-cultural training exercises
• C) Implementing effective internal grievance procedures
• D) Monitoring the social environment of employees
• E) Utilizing effective recruitment and selection practices

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Definitions:

Mental Accounting

A concept in behavioral economics that refers to the different values people place on money, based on subjective criteria, affecting economic decision-making.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, often leading to statistical errors.

Affect Heuristic

A mental shortcut used in decision making and judgement that involves relying on emotions and feelings.