What Is the Primary Reason for the Controversy About What

question 52

Multiple Choice

What is the primary reason for the controversy about what constitutes a hostile or an offensive environment?

• A) The "reasonable person" standard is highly subjective, leading to a large gray area.
• B) The majority of other members of the workplace must agree that the conduct made the environment uncomfortable.
• C) The offensive speech must be followed by inappropriate touching to be considered offensive.
• D) Witnesses must vouch for the victim to constitute offensive behavior.

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