Kurt,one of the Sales Representatives,has Been Sending Susie,another Sales Representative

question 107

Multiple Choice

Kurt,one of the sales representatives,has been sending Susie,another sales representative who he met at a corporate retreat,text messages and emails requesting dates.This has gone on for about six months.Susie politely refused at first,and now ignores all of Kurt's messages.Now,Kurt is sending Susie poems he has written about her physical attributes.Susie is dreading the next corporate retreat because Kurt has said he will be waiting for her.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Unless there is an existing HR policy on inappropriate electronic technology usage, Kurt cannot be disciplined, since "hostile environment" only applies to the physical work environment.
• B) Kurt is just a "loser" guilty only of socially-inept behavior. Susie would be over-reacting to report this to HR, and if she does report this to her manager or HR, she should be told that Kurt is harmless.
• C) This is cyber-stalking. Susie should report Kurt to her manager, and Kurt should be disciplined in accordance with the company's electronic technology usage policy.
• D) This does not rise to the level of cyber-stalking because Kurt has not made any threats against Susie. If Kurt does make threats, Susie should immediately inform her manager and HR.

Develop awareness and strategies to deal with personal biases, assumptions, and stereotypes towards clients.

Examine methods for assessing and minimizing safety risks for social workers and interns.

Understand the significance of setting and maintaining professional boundaries.

Explore the concept of value imposition and its ethical implications in client-professional relationships.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Fit

Refers to the alignment between an individual's skills and interests and the job requirements or the compatibility between various HR practices within an organization.

Vertical Fit

The alignment between an individual's career path and the strategic objectives or needs of the organization.

HR Alignment

The process of ensuring that human resource practices are in harmony with the strategic goals and objectives of an organization.

Enforcing Fit

The process of ensuring that the employees' skills, values, and behaviors align with the organizational culture and requirements.