The Impact of Power Dynamics on Workplace Sexual
Harassment
Assignment Instructions:
Research shows that sexual harassment occurs due to power. A student found that women
in supervisory positions were 137 percent more likely to be harassed than women in non-
supervisory roles. Allow firms to compile and analyze large amounts of data, keeping
better track of employees.
Objective:
Examine the relationship between power dynamics and the prevalence of sexual
harassment in the workplace, with a focus on the vulnerability of women in supervisory
roles. Answer the questions below:
1. In light of the research discussed in this case, in your opinion, how should sexual
harassment be punished?
2. What laws relate most closely to sexual harassment?
3. What legal protection, if any, should exist to protect an innocent individual from false
charges of sexual harassment?
4. How might sexual harassment relate to bullying?
Harassment
Assignment Instructions:
Research shows that sexual harassment occurs due to power. A student found that women
in supervisory positions were 137 percent more likely to be harassed than women in non-
supervisory roles. Allow firms to compile and analyze large amounts of data, keeping
better track of employees.
Objective:
Examine the relationship between power dynamics and the prevalence of sexual
harassment in the workplace, with a focus on the vulnerability of women in supervisory
roles. Answer the questions below:
1. In light of the research discussed in this case, in your opinion, how should sexual
harassment be punished?
2. What laws relate most closely to sexual harassment?
3. What legal protection, if any, should exist to protect an innocent individual from false
charges of sexual harassment?
4. How might sexual harassment relate to bullying?
