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What is the purpose of a formal investigation mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of a formal investigation mentioned in the text?
- To encourage more complaints from members.
- To thoroughly investigate unresolved complaints with full authority. (correct)
- To resolve complaints through the supervisory resolution process.
- To suppress complaints and prevent retaliation.
What does the investigative authority include according to the text?
What does the investigative authority include according to the text?
- Access to certain aspects of the complaint.
- Access to records and cooperation of all involved members. (correct)
- Access to names of witnesses only.
- Access to records and suppressing complaints.
What is emphasized regarding the confidentiality of a formal investigation in the text?
What is emphasized regarding the confidentiality of a formal investigation in the text?
- Formal investigation will be kept confidential to the extent possible. (correct)
- Formal investigation will only include limited details.
- Names of witnesses are made public during the investigation.
- Members are encouraged to spread details of the investigation.
What might happen as a result of retaliation against witnesses during an investigation?
What might happen as a result of retaliation against witnesses during an investigation?
Who can members contact if they believe they have been discriminated against or harassed according to the text?
Who can members contact if they believe they have been discriminated against or harassed according to the text?
What is the alternative mentioned in the text for seeking legal redress outside the Department?
What is the alternative mentioned in the text for seeking legal redress outside the Department?
Which of the following is NOT considered discriminatory harassment according to the policy?
Which of the following is NOT considered discriminatory harassment according to the policy?
According to the policy, who can a member bypass in the chain of command to report a violation?
According to the policy, who can a member bypass in the chain of command to report a violation?
If an employee makes a crude statement about someone's religion, which of the following is true according to the policy?
If an employee makes a crude statement about someone's religion, which of the following is true according to the policy?
What should supervisors and managers do when receiving information about alleged violations of this policy?
What should supervisors and managers do when receiving information about alleged violations of this policy?
Based on the policy, which type of conduct would be considered discriminatory harassment?
Based on the policy, which type of conduct would be considered discriminatory harassment?
What is the primary responsibility of each supervisor and manager regarding discrimination and harassment?
What is the primary responsibility of each supervisor and manager regarding discrimination and harassment?
What is the effect of discriminatory harassment?
What is the effect of discriminatory harassment?
If a member believes they have been discriminated against or harassed, what is the policy's recommendation?
If a member believes they have been discriminated against or harassed, what is the policy's recommendation?
Which of the following classifications is NOT listed as a protected class in the policy?
Which of the following classifications is NOT listed as a protected class in the policy?
What should a member do if they have questions regarding discrimination or sexual harassment?
What should a member do if they have questions regarding discrimination or sexual harassment?
Based on the information provided, which statement is true?
Based on the information provided, which statement is true?
What is the primary responsibility of supervisors and managers regarding discrimination and harassment, according to the policy?
What is the primary responsibility of supervisors and managers regarding discrimination and harassment, according to the policy?
What is the primary focus of the text?
What is the primary focus of the text?
Which of the following actions would be considered retaliation?
Which of the following actions would be considered retaliation?
What type of conduct is explicitly mentioned as constituting sexual harassment?
What type of conduct is explicitly mentioned as constituting sexual harassment?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is true?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is true?
What is the purpose or effect of sexual harassment as defined?
What is the purpose or effect of sexual harassment as defined?
Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information provided in the text?
Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information provided in the text?
What is a supervisor's primary responsibility regarding discrimination, harassment, or retaliation?
What is a supervisor's primary responsibility regarding discrimination, harassment, or retaliation?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration for supervisors and managers outlined in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration for supervisors and managers outlined in the text?
According to the passage, why might supervisors and managers find it difficult to recognize discriminatory, harassing, or retaliatory behavior?
According to the passage, why might supervisors and managers find it difficult to recognize discriminatory, harassing, or retaliatory behavior?
What is the primary purpose of the passage?
What is the primary purpose of the passage?
Which statement best reflects the tone of the passage regarding false accusations?
Which statement best reflects the tone of the passage regarding false accusations?
Based on the passage, what is the likely reason for maintaining confidentiality regarding complaints?
Based on the passage, what is the likely reason for maintaining confidentiality regarding complaints?
