The Effects Of Power Play On Sexual Harassment - 1093 Words

1. Q: Explain the role that the perception of power plays in determining a sexual harassment claim. In your role as an HR manager, what actions would you take to reduce or eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace? What, if any, punishments would you use in your plan? Although sexual harassment cases happen more often than we would like, power play is one of the most common reasons these type of behavior surfaces within the work area; more often than expected. So, what is power play exactly? It’s a method people use to benefits themselves in a way others cannot, due to the position to which there in; while putting people in an unwanted compromise. One example, is a man that is the General Manager of a well-known establishment may†¦show more content†¦47). Additionally, â€Å"in a recent survey conducted by the University of Minnesota, more than 130 percent of women in a higherer bracket within a company will face some form of sexual harassment; than those in a less stressful job title† (DeNisi Griffin, p. 47). While there are many steps one can take in handling a claim such as sexual harassment, some steps are far more necessary than others; in order to see lasting results. That’s, why I’d take the following steps: to eliminate any form of sexual harassment from taking part in my company I’d begin by having a manager that is familiar with the codes of conduct and punishments one can/will face in a case such as this handle the claim. â€Å"First, the Human Resource Manager should make it clear that conduct such as this is not acceptable behavior; and will not be tolerated by any means† (Heathfield, par. 1). Then move forward by coming up with a plan of action, talk with the victim and gather the information needed to proceed with the allegations by informing them that there’s no worry of retaliation for reporting this claim; ever. â€Å"Then follow-up by having they explain what, where, when, and how this took place, ect.; as well as the time, place, and date of the incident; so a claim can be submitted to the proper authorities† (Heathfield, par. 6). Once