David Smith is an assistant professor at Bumble University. David’s department c

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David Smith is an assistant professor at Bumble University. David’s department chair Ronald Johnson, has started pressuring David to have a sexual relationship. If David doesn’t agree, Ronal has treated to use his statue at the university to see that David is not recommended for promotion or tenure. This is an example of:

a) Quid pro quo sexual harassment.

b) Hostile work environment sexual harassment.

c) No sexual harassment as David and Ronald are of the same gender.

d) Per conte sexual harassment, but only of Ronald follows through on his threat.

Explanation / Answer

The answer is option "a" - quid pro quo sexual harassment. This type of sexual harassment occurs when job benefits in the form of promotion or a salary increase is made dependent on the provision of sexual favors. The favor is to be provided to an employer or a manager in a higher position, having the authority to make decision about the promotion of the subordinate.

In this case Ronald Johnson is the department chair and thus has the authority to determine the chances of David's promotion. Ronald has clearly stated that if the sexual favor is not provided then the promotion would not be recommended by Ronald.

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