Graham Has Worked for a Department of the Federal Government

question 67

Multiple Choice

Graham has worked for a department of the federal government for seven years.For the past six months, he has repeatedly complained to his supervisor, Cheryl, about sexual harassment in the workplace.He claims that several of his colleagues, both female and male, have persistently commented on his physical appearance, asked him for dates even after he rejected their offers, and allowed sexually explicit materials to be seen on work station computers.Cheryl initially responded to Graham's complaints in good nature by telling him to "loosen up," "take a joke," and "be a man, for goodness sake." More recently, however, she has grown impatient, and has simply told him to "get back to work." Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Graham's claims of harassment will be successful only if he proves that the accused individuals intended to cause him grief.
• B)Graham's employer may be held vicariously liable for failing to actively prevent or inhibit sexual harassment.
• C)While changes have been proposed, it currently is impossible for a man to succeed in an action for sexual harassment.
• D)Sexual harassment requires proof of at least one incident in which the victim was touched in an offensive manner.
• E)This is not sexual harassment but just joking around in the workplace, which is not against the law.