PEN2604 ASSIGNMENT 2
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QUESTION 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”. END OF CASE STUDY
, 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. (15)
The form of sexual harassment depicted in the case study is Quid Pro Quo harassment. This is
evident because Ms C, as Mr A's supervisor, is using her position of authority to make
unwelcome sexual advances and linking them to potential job benefits, such as a promotion. The
offer of a promotion in exchange for Mr A "playing his cards right" clearly indicates a quid pro
quo situation, where submission to or rejection of the advances could affect Mr A's employment
status or opportunities for advancement. This type of harassment involves explicit or implicit
requests for sexual favors in exchange for employment benefits, making it the most fitting form
of harassment in this scenario.
1.2 What will you as the supervisor do when there are allegations of sexual harassment? You can
use the Sexual Harassment Act and your study guide answering this question. (15)
As a supervisor, it is crucial to handle allegations of sexual harassment with sensitivity and in
accordance with the Sexual Harassment Act and your study guide. Here are the steps you should
take:
1. Take Immediate Action: Upon receiving allegations, take immediate action to ensure
the safety and well-being of the individual making the complaint.
2. Investigation: Conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the allegations. This
may involve interviewing the parties involved and any witnesses, and gathering relevant
evidence.
SEMESTER 1 ( CORRECT
ANSWERS ) DUE DATE APRIL 2025
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QUESTION 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”. END OF CASE STUDY
, 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. (15)
The form of sexual harassment depicted in the case study is Quid Pro Quo harassment. This is
evident because Ms C, as Mr A's supervisor, is using her position of authority to make
unwelcome sexual advances and linking them to potential job benefits, such as a promotion. The
offer of a promotion in exchange for Mr A "playing his cards right" clearly indicates a quid pro
quo situation, where submission to or rejection of the advances could affect Mr A's employment
status or opportunities for advancement. This type of harassment involves explicit or implicit
requests for sexual favors in exchange for employment benefits, making it the most fitting form
of harassment in this scenario.
1.2 What will you as the supervisor do when there are allegations of sexual harassment? You can
use the Sexual Harassment Act and your study guide answering this question. (15)
As a supervisor, it is crucial to handle allegations of sexual harassment with sensitivity and in
accordance with the Sexual Harassment Act and your study guide. Here are the steps you should
take:
1. Take Immediate Action: Upon receiving allegations, take immediate action to ensure
the safety and well-being of the individual making the complaint.
2. Investigation: Conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the allegations. This
may involve interviewing the parties involved and any witnesses, and gathering relevant
evidence.
