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HRCI PHRca Exam - Topic 5 Question 22 Discussion

Posted by Walton on Mar 07, 2026 at 10:56 AM

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?

Suggested Answer: B

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Giuseppe 1 month ago
I think it's a serious issue. No one should face that in interviews.
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Allene 1 month ago
It's definitely inappropriate. Sammy should not feel pressured.
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Joye 2 months ago
Agreed, Pat is linking the job to a dinner date.
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Valentin 2 months ago
This feels like a clear case of Quid Pro Quo.
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Chandra 2 months ago
I think it's a serious issue. No one should face that in interviews.
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Clarence 2 months ago
It's definitely inappropriate. Sammy should not feel pressured.
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Antonio 2 months ago
Agreed, Pat is linking the job to a dinner date.
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Demetra 2 months ago
This feels like a clear case of Quid Pro Quo.
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Dierdre 3 months ago
Covert seems too subtle for this situation.
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Verlene 3 months ago
It's unfair to tie job offers to personal dates.
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Reiko 3 months ago
Agreed, it's about exchanging favors.
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Vilma 3 months ago
This is definitely Quid Pro Quo.
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Shaunna 3 months ago
Seems a bit harsh to judge just on that.
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Melodie 4 months ago
This is a classic example of quid pro quo.
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Linwood 5 months ago
Wait, is it really that clear-cut?
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Dick 5 months ago
Totally agree, it's so inappropriate!
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Claudio 5 months ago
That's definitely quid pro quo harassment.
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Mari 6 months ago
It's wild that some people still think this is okay!
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Rusty 6 months ago
I thought covert was more subtle? This feels pretty direct.
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Hyun 6 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not hostile? Seems pretty aggressive.
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Lorean 6 months ago
Totally agree, it's a clear abuse of power.
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Serina 6 months ago
That's definitely quid pro quo harassment.
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Lindsey 6 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think the answer is B) Quid Pro Quo because Pat is making the job conditional on the dinner.
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Remedios 7 months ago
This seems like a clear case of quid pro quo, but I wonder if it could also be seen as hostile if Sammy felt uncomfortable.
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Dottie 7 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about quid pro quo being when job benefits are tied to sexual favors.
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Aracelis 7 months ago
I think this might be quid pro quo since Pat is implying that the dinner date is linked to the job offer.
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