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HRCI Exam PHR Topic 1 Question 91 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's PHR exam
Question #: 91
Topic #: 1
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Pat is interviewing Sammy for a job in his organization. During the interview, Pat asks Sammy for a dinner date. Sammy refuses his offer, but thanks him. Pat tells Sammy that a dinner date would be beneficial to the job selection. Sammy still refuses the dinner date. Based on this conversation, Pat decides not to hire Sammy for the position. This is an example of what type of sexual harassment?

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Suggested Answer: B

Quid pro quo happens when the acceptance or decline of an unwanted sexual advance leads to a hiring, employment, or workplace decision.

Because Sammy refused the dinner date, Pat didn't hire Sammy.

Answer option A is incorrect. Covert is not a valid sexual harassment term.

Answer option C is incorrect. Contingent is not a valid sexual harassment term.

Answer option D is incorrect. A hostile work environment describes unwelcome sexual conduct that interferes with a person's ability to complete their work, intimidation, or an offensive work environment.


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Pauline
10 months ago
It's good that Pat's behavior was recognized as inappropriate, it creates a hostile work environment.
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Venita
11 months ago
Sammy did the right thing by refusing the offer, it's important to stand up against such behavior.
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Leonor
11 months ago
I'd be laughing my way out of that interview if someone tried to pull that on me. Quid pro quo all the way, what a joke.
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Delfina
11 months ago
Haha, Pat must be living in the dark ages if he thinks he can get away with that kind of behavior nowadays. Definitely quid pro quo.
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Leonardo
10 months ago
Sammy: I appreciate the offer, but I still have to decline.
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Jeff
10 months ago
Pat: A dinner date would be beneficial for the job selection.
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Paola
10 months ago
Sammy: Thank you for the offer, but I have to decline.
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Sherell
10 months ago
Pat: Would you like to go out to dinner with me?
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Miesha
11 months ago
I agree, Pat was using the dinner date as a condition for the job offer.
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Amira
11 months ago
That's definitely a case of quid pro quo sexual harassment.
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Portia
11 months ago
I'd say that's a clear-cut case of quid pro quo sexual harassment. Pat was trying to leverage the job offer for personal gain.
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Jerrod
11 months ago
Asking for a dinner date in exchange for the job? That's textbook quid pro quo, in my opinion.
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Detra
10 months ago
Sammy: I appreciate the offer, but I'm not comfortable with that.
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Janet
10 months ago
Pat: A dinner date would really help your chances for the job.
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Iraida
11 months ago
Sammy: Thank you for the offer, but I have to decline.
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Gregoria
11 months ago
Woah, Pat definitely crossed a line there. Quid pro quo harassment, no doubt about it.
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Margurite
11 months ago
Pat: Well, if you're not willing to go out with me, I don't think you're a good fit for the position.
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Dick
11 months ago
Sammy: I appreciate the offer, but I'm not interested.
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Van
11 months ago
Pat: A dinner date would be beneficial for your job prospects.
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Nina
11 months ago
Sammy: Thank you, but I'll have to decline.
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Gearldine
11 months ago
Pat: Would you like to go out to dinner with me?
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