A Fair Complaint Procedure to Investigate Charges of Sexual Harassment

question 91

Multiple Choice

A fair complaint procedure to investigate charges of sexual harassment should ensure that:

• A) all organization members are aware of the complaint.
• B) the alleged harassers are fairly treated.
• C) the alleged harassers and victims deal with the problem on their own.
• D) complaints are dealt with at a leisurely pace.
• E) alleged harassers are let off with a warning if it is their first offence.

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Definitions:

Maccoby and Jacklin

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