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commit.
Question 1
1. You are the head of a correctional centre in South Africa. As a correctional officer and
supervisor, you need special skills and training to deal with offenders and other correctional
officials in a unique working environment. Carefully read through the case study and then use
the content of your study guide for PEN2604 and all additional resources given to discuss the
following topics from your perspective as a supervisor and correctional official.
CASE STUDY
Ms C is Mr A’s supervisor in a correctional centre. Ms C makes frequent flirtatious comments when
they are alone that make him uncomfortable. Mr A ignores the comments because he needs the job. Ms
C asks Mr A to help her to work on a project one evening. They meet at her house where she has
prepared a romantic dinner for the two of them. She asks him to give her a back massage and makes
suggestive remarks about taking things further, telling him that he can be promoted soon if he “plays
his cards right”.
1.1. Which form of sexual harassment is depicted in the case study above? Explain the reasons
why you think it is the specific form of harassment that you have chosen.
Identification of the Form of Sexual Harassment
From my perspective as the head of a correctional centre, supervisor, and correctional official, the
type of sexual harassment presented in the case study is quid pro quo sexual harassment. This
specific form of harassment is characterised by a power imbalance, where a person in a position of
authority offers or withholds job-related benefits in exchange for sexual favours. In this case, Ms C,
the supervisor, is using her authority over Mr A to imply that his career progression depends on his
willingness to engage in a personal or sexual relationship with her. This constitutes a classic case of
quid pro quo harassment, which is both unethical and unlawful in the correctional services
environment.
Abuse of Authority and Power
One of the key indicators of quid pro quo harassment in this case is the clear imbalance of power
between the two individuals involved. Ms C is Mr A’s supervisor, which places her in a position of
influence over his work environment, performance evaluations, and potential for promotion. She
uses this authority to create an inappropriate and coercive situation. As someone in a leadership
position myself, I understand the deep responsibility that comes with supervisory roles, particularly
in the correctional system where discipline, professionalism, and ethical behaviour are paramount.
Ms C's actions represent a serious breach of these responsibilities.
Please also note that the author of this document will not be responsible for any plagiarism you
commit.
Question 1
1. You are the head of a correctional centre in South Africa. As a correctional officer and
supervisor, you need special skills and training to deal with offenders and other correctional
officials in a unique working environment. Carefully read through the case study and then use
the content of your study guide for PEN2604 and all additional resources given to discuss the
following topics from your perspective as a supervisor and correctional official.
CASE STUDY
Ms C is Mr A’s supervisor in a correctional centre. Ms C makes frequent flirtatious comments when
they are alone that make him uncomfortable. Mr A ignores the comments because he needs the job. Ms
C asks Mr A to help her to work on a project one evening. They meet at her house where she has
prepared a romantic dinner for the two of them. She asks him to give her a back massage and makes
suggestive remarks about taking things further, telling him that he can be promoted soon if he “plays
his cards right”.
1.1. Which form of sexual harassment is depicted in the case study above? Explain the reasons
why you think it is the specific form of harassment that you have chosen.
Identification of the Form of Sexual Harassment
From my perspective as the head of a correctional centre, supervisor, and correctional official, the
type of sexual harassment presented in the case study is quid pro quo sexual harassment. This
specific form of harassment is characterised by a power imbalance, where a person in a position of
authority offers or withholds job-related benefits in exchange for sexual favours. In this case, Ms C,
the supervisor, is using her authority over Mr A to imply that his career progression depends on his
willingness to engage in a personal or sexual relationship with her. This constitutes a classic case of
quid pro quo harassment, which is both unethical and unlawful in the correctional services
environment.
Abuse of Authority and Power
One of the key indicators of quid pro quo harassment in this case is the clear imbalance of power
between the two individuals involved. Ms C is Mr A’s supervisor, which places her in a position of
influence over his work environment, performance evaluations, and potential for promotion. She
uses this authority to create an inappropriate and coercive situation. As someone in a leadership
position myself, I understand the deep responsibility that comes with supervisory roles, particularly
in the correctional system where discipline, professionalism, and ethical behaviour are paramount.
Ms C's actions represent a serious breach of these responsibilities.
