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Which one of the following statements is true of a hostile work environment?
Suggested Answer: D
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Answer option D is correct.
Generally, injuries are not work-related if the employee is engaged in a voluntary wellness activity (C), eating food prepared for personal consumption (A), or has the common cold/flu (B). This is important for two reasons: to determine OSHA recordability and to determine compensability under workers' compensation.
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Melynda
10 months ago
I always thought it had to be ongoing behavior, interesting!
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Alfreda
11 months ago
I think a single incident isn’t enough for a hostile environment.
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Joanna
11 months ago
Wait, so just witnessing harassment can count? That seems off.
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Larae
11 months ago
Totally agree, it’s not just about the boss!
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Louvenia
11 months ago
A hostile work environment can be created by anyone, not just supervisors.
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Vanesa
12 months ago
I recall that D sounds right because witnessing harassment can contribute to a hostile work environment, but I’m not 100% confident.
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Colton
12 months ago
I feel like C is too simplistic; I thought it took more than just one incident to establish a hostile environment.
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Jesusa
12 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I think B is misleading because having a grievance procedure doesn’t automatically protect against claims.
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Tegan
1 year ago
I remember discussing that a hostile work environment can be created by anyone, not just supervisors, so I think A might be wrong.
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Francoise
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by this question. Is a single incident of unwanted touching really enough to create a hostile work environment? That doesn't seem quite right to me.
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Candida
1 year ago
I think option D is the correct answer. A hostile work environment can be created by witnessing the ongoing harassment of a co-worker, not just by being the direct target of harassment.
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Ruthann
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not sure if a grievance procedure really protects employers from hostile work environment claims. I'll have to think about that one a bit more.
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Levi
1 year ago
I'm pretty confident I know the answer to this one. A hostile work environment can be created by anyone, not just a supervisor, so I'm going to rule out option A.
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Darnell
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. There are a few different settings mentioned that could be the issue. I'll need to carefully read through each option and make sure I understand how they relate to the Loyalty member access problem. Gotta be thorough on this one.
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Zana
1 year ago
As if a supervisor would ever admit to creating a hostile work environment. They'd probably try to blame the employees instead.
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Julio
1 year ago
D) A hostile work environment may be created when an individual witnesses the ongoing harassment of a co-worker.
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Jennie
1 year ago
B) A grievance procedure/policy against discrimination protects employers from hostile work environment claims.
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Elouise
1 year ago
True, supervisors often try to shift blame onto employees.
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Pamella
1 year ago
D) A hostile work environment may be created when an individual witnesses the ongoing harassment of a co-worker.
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Nieves
1 year ago
A) Only a supervisor can create a hostile work environment.
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Melynda
1 year ago
A) Only a supervisor can create a hostile work environment.
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Lucia
1 year ago
Haha, I bet option A was written by a supervisor trying to cover their own tracks. Of course they don't want to be held responsible for creating a hostile work environment!
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Altha
1 year ago
It's crucial for companies to have policies in place to prevent and address hostile work environments.
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Kandis
1 year ago
I think option D is also true, witnessing ongoing harassment can definitely contribute to a hostile work environment.
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Jenifer
1 year ago
I agree, it's important for employers to take responsibility for fostering a safe and respectful workplace.
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Elliott
1 year ago
Option A is definitely suspicious, supervisors should be held accountable for creating a hostile work environment.
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Rashida
1 year ago
Seriously? C can't be right. A single incident of unwanted touching doesn't automatically create a hostile work environment. That's a bit of a stretch.
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Thurman
1 year ago
B sounds right to me. A grievance procedure should protect employers from hostile work environment claims.
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Zita
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be A. Only a supervisor can create a hostile work environment.
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Karima
1 year ago
I agree with Candida, witnessing ongoing harassment can create a hostile work environment.
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Delbert
1 year ago
I think option D is the correct answer. Witnessing ongoing harassment of a co-worker can definitely contribute to a hostile work environment.
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Karon
1 year ago
I think option C could also be a possibility, as unwanted touching can definitely create a hostile work environment.
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Josephine
1 year ago
I agree, option D seems like the most accurate choice.
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Candida
1 year ago
I think the answer is D.