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HRCI SPHR Exam - Topic 2 Question 65 Discussion

The lawsuit Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Service, Inc. is a unique sexual harassment case. What was the relevance of this case which makes it unique to human resource professional?
A) It is a sexual harassment case that was brought about by a man being harassed by women.
B) It is a sexual harassment case that was actually a fictitious account of harassment.
C) It is the first sexual harassment case that awarded a woman over $1,000,000.
D) It is a sexual harassment case that was brought about by a man being harassed by men.

HRCI SPHR Exam - Topic 2 Question 65 Discussion

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Question #: 65
Topic #: 2
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The lawsuit Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Service, Inc. is a unique sexual harassment case. What was the relevance of this case which makes it unique to human resource professional?

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Answer option A is correct.

Chapter: Risk Management

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by Salena at Aug 06, 2023, 10:02 AM

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Raul
8 months ago
Yes! Finally, a case that shows harassment can happen to anyone!
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Ilona
8 months ago
This case is unique because it highlights male victimization in harassment.
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Goldie
8 months ago
Wait, are we sure it was all legit? Sounds a bit off.
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Shawnda
8 months ago
Totally agree, this case changed the game for HR policies.
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Cherry
9 months ago
It's about a man being harassed by men, pretty rare!
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Mollie
9 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the details, but I think it’s important because it set a precedent for how sexual harassment cases can be viewed, regardless of the genders involved.
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Pamella
9 months ago
I feel like I studied a similar question, and I think the key point was that it challenged traditional views on sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Kiera
9 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I think it was about a man being harassed by other men, which is what made it unique in the context of HR.
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Sarah
9 months ago
I remember this case being significant because it involved a man experiencing harassment, which is less common in discussions about sexual harassment.
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Eleni
9 months ago
Okay, I think I've got a good handle on this. The question is really getting at the strategic rationale behind the acquisition, so I'll need to consider both the financial and operational benefits that Fashion could gain.
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Billy
9 months ago
I'm a bit lost on this one. Can someone explain the different communication types and how they relate to the integration between the two Alfresco products? I want to make sure I understand this properly.
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Carmen
10 months ago
Okay, let me see here. I know the Planning Web Client is one option, but I'm not sure about the others. I'll have to review my notes to refresh my memory on the other supported methods.
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Jesus
1 year ago
Option C is just plain wrong. A million-dollar award for a woman? In those days? Yeah, right. Somebody needs to lay off the daydreaming.
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Rolande
1 year ago
Option C is just plain wrong. A million-dollar award for a woman? In those days? Yeah, right. Somebody needs to lay off the daydreaming.
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Lera
1 year ago
D) It is a sexual harassment case that was brought about by a man being harassed by men.
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Earleen
1 year ago
A) It is a sexual harassment case that was brought about by a man being harassed by women.
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Shaun
1 year ago
I wonder if the person who wrote this question was harassed by a bunch of sunburned offshore workers. Just a thought.
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King
1 year ago
As a human resource professional, I found the Oncale case fascinating. It helped expand the definition of sexual harassment and set an important precedent.
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Troy
1 year ago
I can't believe Option B is even an option. A fictitious harassment case? That's just absurd. This exam really needs to up its game.
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Lovetta
1 year ago
D) It is a sexual harassment case that was brought about by a man being harassed by men.
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Clare
1 year ago
C) It is the first sexual harassment case that awarded a woman over $1,000,000.
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Phil
1 year ago
A) It is a sexual harassment case that was brought about by a man being harassed by women.
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Tu
1 year ago
Option D is the correct answer. The Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Service, Inc. case was unique because it involved a man being sexually harassed by other men, which was quite rare at the time.
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Casie
1 year ago
C) It is the first sexual harassment case that awarded a woman over $1,000,000.
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Helene
1 year ago
B) It is a sexual harassment case that was actually a fictitious account of harassment.
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Zana
1 year ago
A) It is a sexual harassment case that was brought about by a man being harassed by women.
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Paz
1 year ago
I believe the case is important for HR professionals to study because it shows that sexual harassment can happen to anyone, regardless of gender.
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Eladia
1 year ago
I agree with Tamra, it's unique because it's not the typical scenario of a woman being harassed by a man.
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Tamra
1 year ago
I think the relevance of the Oncale v. Sundowner case is that it involved a man being harassed by men.
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