18 Questions
What is the primary responsibility of the employer or head of office in preventing sexual harassment?
Providing procedures for investigation and resolution of sexual harassment
What is an example of quid pro quo sexual harassment?
A manager demanding sexual intimacy in exchange for a promotion
In what type of sexual harassment can unsolicited criticisms and actions interfere with an employee's performance and wellbeing?
Hostile environment
What is the consequence of an employer failing to take immediate action when informed of sexual harassment?
The employer is held liable
What is the purpose of the Committee on Decorum and Investigation?
To investigate and resolve complaints of sexual harassment
Who can also be considered victims of hostile environment sexual harassment?
The rest of the workers who have witnessed or heard about the harassment
What is a key factor in determining sexual harassment?
The refusal to grant a sexual favor resulting in impairment of employment opportunities
Who can be held liable for sexual harassment?
Anyone who induces or cooperates in the commission of sexual harassment
What is the purpose of implementing rules and regulations under this Chapter?
To implement the provisions of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act
What is an example of quid pro quo harassment?
A supervisor demanding sexual favors in exchange for promotion
Who is responsible for promulgating the rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Chapter?
The Department of Labor and Employment
What is the main goal of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act?
To declare all forms of sexual harassment in employment, education, or training environment as unlawful
What is a common occurrence in the workplace according to the chapter?
Sexual harassment cases
What is the primary goal of human resource planning in the pre-hiring stage?
To ensure a match between the qualifications of potential hires and the requirements of the job
What is the result of ineffective human resource planning in the pre-hiring stage?
Workforce shortage
What would be the next step for a company that needs 10 additional information technology experts according to the chapter?
Hiring new information technology graduates
What is the focus of the chapter's learning objectives?
Pre-hiring, hiring, and post-hiring stages of the employment cycle
What is the purpose of task analysis in the pre-hiring stage?
To analyze the tasks required for the job
Study Notes
Employer's Responsibility
- Employers/head of offices have the duty to prevent and deter sexual harassment and provide procedures for investigation, resolution, settlement, or prosecution.
- They must create a Committee on Decorum and Investigation to address sexual harassment complaints.
Types of Sexual Harassment
- Quid pro quo sexual harassment: when a manager demands sexual intimacy from a subordinate or potential hire in exchange for employment.
- Hostile environment sexual harassment: when unsolicited criticisms and actions interfere with an employee's performance and wellbeing, creating a disrespectful or insulting work environment.
Hostile Environment
- Can arise from vulgar words, nude pictures, swearing, and other offensive statements.
- Affects not only the target of harassment but also other employees who witness or hear about it, negatively impacting their productivity.
Anti-Sexual Harassment Act (1995) - Philippines
- Declares all forms of sexual harassment in employment, education, or training environments as unlawful.
- Defines sexual harassment as a request for sexual favor, accepted or not, from an employer, employee, manager, teacher, or other persons with authority.
Implementing Rules and Regulations
- The Department of Labor and Employment, in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons, will promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act.
Pre-Hiring Stage of Employment Cycle
- Includes human resource planning (HRP) and task analysis to set the foundation for other HRM practices.
- HRP helps managers identify the right number and type of people needed to execute their overall plan within a predetermined period.
Human Resource Planning
- Helps avoid workforce shortage or surplus by matching the qualifications of potential hires with job requirements.
- Estimates the number and type of employees needed to fill future job openings.
Learn about the responsibilities of employers and heads of office in preventing and addressing sexual harassment in the workplace, including the creation of a Committee on Decorum and Investigation. Understand the liability of employers and institutions in cases of sexual harassment.
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