Question

Malena and Dolly are co-workers in different departments in a large company. Over coffee one day, Malena tells Dolly that she's been feeling very uneasy lately about her boss's behavior. I'm not exactly sure how to describe it, Malena says, but I think he's coming on to me, and I don't know what to do.

Malena would do well to be able to describe her boss's behavior. Imagine a situation like this and describe the possible behavior of Malena's boss.
A. Inappropriate jokes and comments
B. Providing helpful feedback
C. Professional demeanor
D. Giving equal opportunities to all employees

Answer 1

Malena's experience with her boss, which makes her feel uneasy likely involves inappropriate jokes and comments of a sexual nature, which could be identified as sexual harassment.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Malena and Dolly are co-workers discuss their work experiences over coffee, Malena expresses her discomfort about her boss's behavior which can potentially be identified as sexual harassment. Given Malena's uneasy feeling which indicates her boss may be 'coming on to her', the possible behaviors she is observing could include A. Inappropriate jokes and comments that have a sexual nature. These behaviors may involve unwelcome sexual advances, crude remarks about Malena's appearance or personal life, or any verbal or physical actions that create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. In contrast, choices B (Providing helpful feedback), C (Professional demeanor), and D (Giving equal opportunities to all employees) represent positive behaviors that are indicative of a constructive and lawful manager-to-employee relationship.