If a female supervisor says to her newly hired male employee, "Jim, I'd really like to see you advance quickly in this organization

For you to do that, I think it would be a good
idea for us to interact regularly in a closer, intimate, and private context. If you think
this proposition is unacceptable, you won't be able to oversee this year's major
project." This form of sexual harassment is best defined as which of the following?
a. developing interpersonal relations for the purpose of enhancing work output
b. quid pro quo
c. a hostile environment that has been created due to mental distractions Jim will
have to deal with when he is near his boss
d. none of the above—men cannot be sexually harassed


b

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What will be an ideal response?

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