Prevention of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

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What is the primary responsibility of the employer or head of office in preventing sexual harassment?

Conducting regular training on sexual harassment

Punishing employees who commit sexual harassment

Firing employees who report sexual harassment

Providing procedures for investigation and resolution of sexual harassment (correct)

What is an example of quid pro quo sexual harassment?

A colleague displaying nude pictures

A coworker making a sexist comment

A manager demanding sexual intimacy in exchange for a promotion (correct)

A supervisor giving a employee a hug

In what type of sexual harassment can unsolicited criticisms and actions interfere with an employee's performance and wellbeing?

Verbal harassment

Hostile environment (correct)

Physical harassment

Quid pro quo sexual harassment

What is the consequence of an employer failing to take immediate action when informed of sexual harassment?

The employer is held liable Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Committee on Decorum and Investigation?

To investigate and resolve complaints of sexual harassment Signup and view all the answers

Who can also be considered victims of hostile environment sexual harassment?

The rest of the workers who have witnessed or heard about the harassment Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in determining sexual harassment?

The refusal to grant a sexual favor resulting in impairment of employment opportunities Signup and view all the answers

Who can be held liable for sexual harassment?

Anyone who induces or cooperates in the commission of sexual harassment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of implementing rules and regulations under this Chapter?

To implement the provisions of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of quid pro quo harassment?

A supervisor demanding sexual favors in exchange for promotion Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for promulgating the rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Chapter?

The Department of Labor and Employment Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is a common occurrence in the workplace according to the chapter?

Sexual harassment cases Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of ineffective human resource planning in the pre-hiring stage?

Workforce shortage Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the chapter's learning objectives?

Pre-hiring, hiring, and post-hiring stages of the employment cycle Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of task analysis in the pre-hiring stage?

To analyze the tasks required for the job Signup and view all the answers

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.

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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.