To Address Sexual Harassment, Organizations Should

question 17

Multiple Choice

To address sexual harassment, organizations should

• A) create workplaces that reduce interactions between men and women.
• B) have separate departments to handle sexual harassment incidents.
• C) create policies that define sexual harassment and consequences for perpetrators.
• D) have limited power differentials between supervisors and subordinates.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Appraisal

Cognitive Appraisal involves the personal interpretation of a situation that ultimately influences the emotional response to that situation.

Lazarus Theory

The theory that a cognitive appraisal is the first step in an emotional response and all other aspects of an emotion, including physiological arousal, depend on it.

Emotional Response

A complex reaction pattern involving experiential, behavioral, and physiological elements, by which an individual attempts to deal with a personally significant matter or event.

Cognitive Aspect

Refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, and problem-solving.