Phil Is a 25-Year-Old Executive Assistant Who Works for a 47-Year-Old

question 18

Multiple Choice

Phil is a 25-year-old executive assistant who works for a 47-year-old manager named Rita. Rita promises to help Phil advance in the company if he will go on a weekend dates with her. Which of the following statements is true?

• A)This is an example of hostile environment sexual harassment.
• B)This is an example of quid pro quo sexual harassment.
• C)This is an example of reverse sexual harassment.
• D)This is not sexual harassment because Rita did not request sex.
• E)This is not sexual harassment because women cannot harass men.

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