...Sexual harassment has crucial implications for both men and women and for all people involved in the delivery of health care. Sexual harassment is a type of sex discrimination. It is the unwelcome physical, visual, or verbal behavior of a sexual nature that is pervasive or severe and creates a hostile working environment or affects the working conditions of a person. Conduct is not termed as sexual harassment when it is welcome. It is therefore important for individuals working in health care institutions to inform the harasser that the behavior makes them uncomfortable ad that he/she should stop. Verbal sexual harassment is whereby the harasser makes comments about clothing, a person’s body, or personal behavior; jokes based on sex, repeatedly asking a person out, telling rumors about the personal life or sexual life of an individual, repeatedly requesting for sexual favors, threatening a person, and sexual insinuations. Physical sexual harassment includes such things as inappropriate touching of a person or their clothing, assault, kissing, blocking or impeding movement, stroking, patting, or hugging (McConnell, 2007). Sexual harassment is not a new thing to the health care industry. In health care systems, nurses have to provide every day care to the patients (Boland, 2005). A majority of nurses in health care deal with a problem common to all of them in the workplace, sexual harassment. Whereas most of the sexual harassment comes form workmates and physicians, a considerable...
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...Sexual Harassment in the Workplace EXPERIENCES OF WOMEN IN THE HEALTH SECTOR Paramita Chaudhuri Health and Population Innovation Fellowship Programme Working Paper, No. 1 This report is the result of a project entitled “Understanding Sexual Harassment in the Health Sector,” undertaken as part of the Health and Population Innovation Fellowship (HPIF) awarded to the author in 2004. The HPIF programme is administered by the Population Council, New Delhi and is a continuation of the MacArthur Foundation’s Fund for Leadership Development (FLD) fellowship programme that continued over the period 1995 to 2004. The Council is grateful to the MacArthur Foundation for its support to this programme. The HPIF programme aims to support mid-career individuals who have innovative ideas, leadership potential, and the capacity to help shape policy and public debate in the field of population, reproductive health and rights in general, with a focus on two priority themes – maternal mortality and morbidity, and the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young people. Since the transfer of the programme to the Population Council through 2006, a total of 17 individuals have been supported under the HPIF programme. For additional copies of this report, please contact: Paramita Chaudhuri Senior Programme Officer Sanhita 89B Raja Basanto Roy Road Kolkata 700 029 Email: sanhita@cal.vsnl.net.in Phone: 033-24227965 Population Council Zone 5A, Ground Floor India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road...
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...Application Paper Introduction Organizational behavior, which studies the impact that individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within organizations, has a purpose of applying its knowledge toward improving an organization’s effectiveness (Colquitt, 2015). For past 2 weeks, total of six groups presented their topic related to organizational behavior. On May 14th, groups presented materials on office etiquette, difference between successful and poor management in health care, and effective communication. Groups on June 4th delivered their information on harassment in workplace, motivation, and workplace diversity. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the application of the content reviewed in past two class meetings for the future profession. May 14th, 2015 The presentation on office etiquette was very inspiring. Etiquette, an ethical and socially acceptable behavior regarding professional practice or action among the members of a profession in their dealings with each other, is a very important aspect that helps smooth the interaction within the workplace (“Etiquette”, n.d.). Office etiquette is important because it can act as a key to effective communication and an obstacle at the same time. As a future nurse manager, I will be dealing with people above and below my level, who I need to show proper manner to gain respect and a sense of professionalism, and promote effective communication without any distractions like inappropriate office etiquette. I will...
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...About Us 3 Sexual Harassment 4 Job Training 5 Pay Wages and Compensation 7 Privacy Concerns 9 About Us Welcome to Felwick Gifts, we began operations in a quaint, small town of Hastings, Minnesota during 2006. Felwick Gifts was created by Brian Chadwick, Jennifer Ostergren-Chadwick and Tom Felix. We offer figurines, DVD’s, fountains, tools, knick-knacks and collectables such as swords, dolls, collector plates and many more. Recycling is an important part of our organization and there are many recycling bins around the stores and office. We have 2 people in the office and 2 of them also work on the sales floor (Brian Chadwick and Tom Felix), with a total of 17 employees (10 women and 7 men) on the floor and in the storage room and truck comes in. Within a year, we hope to have an online store. Organization Structure of Felwick Gifts is as follows: Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when submission to or rejection of this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual's employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. All employees and office personnel will receive mandated sexual harassment training after...
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...Sexual harassment in the workplace is described as actions that are sexually directed and unwanted whether verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature, which subjects the employee to unpleasant employment conditions or creates an unfriendly work environment. It is a vital concern in many corporations and can occur in a variety of workplace relationships. Sexual harassment can occur between a boss and a subordinate, coworkers, and even non-employees that have business transactions with employees (Mathis & Jackson, 2006). Sexual harassment is described as a form of gender discrimination which is a violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Title VII, applies to private and most public employers, labor organizations, employment agencies, and joint employer-union apprenticeship programs with 15 or more employees. The law makes certain employers responsible for preventing and stopping sexual harassment that occurs on the job. Sexual harassment is very widespread and affects women in every workplace setting and at every level of employment. Surveys indicate that almost half of all working women have experienced some form of harassment on the job, a proportion that has not changed since the issue gained visibility in the early 1980s (Heathfield, 2009). No occupation is immune from sexual harassment, but the incidence of harassment is higher in workplaces that have traditionally excluded women, including both blue collar jobs like mining and white collar...
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...the laws and consequences for violating the laws of the company. Unfortunately Sexual Harassment is on the rise in the work place. Statistics show that out of a group of 500 people that 262, or 54-percent, have experienced sexual harassment. (Aware) Out of the 262 people 71, or 27-percent, have experienced sexual harassment by a colleague. (Aware) While 40 people, or 17-percent, have experienced sexual harassment by a superior. (Aware) Chipotle committed to every employee and their positive working environment. (Chipotle) Sexual harassment is prohibited because it is intimidating and could be an abuse of power. (Chipotle) At Chipotle they define sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other certain verbal, non-verbal, or physical conduct that is sexually based or based on a person gender. (Chipotle) Sexual Harassment has no place in the work environment and will not be tolerated. Management has a responsibility to every employee . (Chipotle) Management employees who witness or receive any reports of discriminatory or harassing behavior are required to take appropriate action. (Chipotle) This includes immediately reporting such behavior. (Chipotle) If the manager fails to report promptly they will be subject to discipline, which could be termination.(Chipotle) Employees are encouraged to freely report incidents of discrimination or harassment without free of reprisal. (Chipotle) Any retaliation against any employee who has made...
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...Decisions: Sexual Harassment The Rationale behind the Communication Decisions: Sexual Harassment The problem of sexual harassment is increasingly "coming out of the closet". Companies are starting to realize that the problem is real; some managers are admitting that it could affect their staff, and more victims are starting to gather the courage to complain. And in terms of recent labor legislation, victims do have legal recourse. Yet most people do not fully understand the problem, its causes, its consequences, or its extent. Even more difficult is the question: How does one deal with such behavior? Before considering the causes and consequences of, and possible cures for, this deep-rooted problem, we shall have to define it. We shall also describe six different types of harassers, and consider who the victims are usually. Every man and woman, who becomes aware of the implications of this issue, can help both companies and individuals to address this insidious and destructive problem. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) describes sexual harassment as a form of gender discrimination that is in violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. In 1998, the U.S. Supreme Court made employers more liable for sexual harassment of their employees. Moreover, the Society for Human Resource Management has reported that 62% of companies now offer sexual harassment prevention training programs, and 97% have a written sexual harassment policy. The...
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...dare to report incident is that if they tell these stories to higher echelon, they will receive the punishment. Besides, it is so well known that sex offenders have never been penalized. Fearfully, military rape not only takes place for women but also happens for men. As the result, some people choose committing suicide for leaving their nightmare every night. Furthermore, other common consequences of MST (military sexual trauma) are drug abuse, feeling isolation, sleeping problems and the awfulness thing is that they can contract HIV/AIDS. My Opinion Despite reading many articles, this article makes me feel most impressive. Firstly, I think it is not fair for rape victims because they suffered not only from their physical health but also from their mental health. Sex offenders usually go unpunished, while sufferers were penalizing for reporting incidents. From what human has been learned, rape is regarded as same as a sin in any circumstance, especially, it takes place in the military. The attackers never know that their actions affect to survivors’ health. Furthermore, it could be a bad and unforgettable impression for some victims. In my opinion, I really...
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...While working as a NAC in a long term care facility, there are many work ethics involved that you needed to learn or know about. Which include professionalism, your health, what employers look for, how to get a job, preparing for work, teamwork, attendance, attitude and much more. Professionalism is a very important to work ethics it involves following laws being ethical knowing what is right and what is wrong and having the skills to complete the work presented. While working as a NAC it is needed to take care of your health hygiene and appearance. It is good to have a balanced diet not always putting junk food in your body and not having the correct nutrition for your body to function. As adults we only need at least 7 hours of sleep...
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...involve in the use of CRAs • One other option besides CRAs that would address workplace romances. Consensual Relationship Agreements ( CRAs ) are becoming more important everyday into business environment. Several research show, whoever share same work place in average 40 hours per week, some of workers discover their common interest and enjoy sharing time together. Different companies have different policies and procedures and the company would like to sign contract before hiring someone and they will show companies vision about consensual relationship into work place. In the future I would like to choose my career path in the health care industry and I would like to work at a pharmaceutical company due to my previous experience and my background of education. Merck is a one of the company into global health care industry. They have been running into healthcare industry since 1851. Thorough their long history, they have many successful story, accomplishment. Their Value is written on Merck website and it is explain their vision very clear. It said, “ As an organization, our core values are driven by a desire to improve human life, achieve scientific excellence, operate with the...
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...Module 2 Homework Risk Management and Health Care Regulations Angie Martinez Grand Canyon University Module 2 Homework 1) There are several processes involved in a wrongful discharge. This is a fairly new and quickly expanding area that involves litigation, and this is an area that employers would rather avoid. About 65%-70% of worker’s are thought to be employees at will which means that an employer may fire an employee at any time for any reason, as long as the reason is lawful (Kavaler & Spiegel, 2003, p. 57). In order to avoid litigation employers push for arbitration to assist in settling cases. State laws determine if arbitration is allowed (Kavaler & Spiegel, 2003, p. 58). The risk management director will explore whatever legal avenues available to prevent litigation. Employers must keep a paper trail for problem employees that way if an employee gets fired; it will be considered fair because there is documentation. This is a part of due process. To simplify due process, it basically means steps that have to be followed before an employee can be terminated. It is the job of human resources to ensure that each and every step is followed. In a court case the employee will most likely win if due process is not followed. Due process is coupled with progressive disciplinary procedures (Grand Canyon University). There is only one way of avoiding wrongful dismissal, it is to do the right thing. 2) Three diverse discrimination theories lie beneath the three...
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...Harassment: The effects of “eve teasing” on development in Bangladesh The Hunger Project • 5 Union Square West • New York, NY 10003 • www.thp.org Imagine for a moment that you are an eleven year old girl in Bangladesh. After helping your mother cook and serve breakfast, you are preparing for school. You should be excited. You like learning and school provides a reprieve from the drudgery of household chores. But you are not excited. Instead, you are filled with dread. That is because every day, on the long walk from your house to school, you are surrounded and teased by a group of boys. The boys yell indecent things at you. They laugh. They push, pinch, and grab at you. Sometimes they pull at your clothes so violently that you are afraid they will be ripped right off of your body. By the time you get to school, your face is hot with humiliation and your eyes sting with the fear that you will have to go through the whole thing again on the walk home. *** The Insidious Everyday Reality Sexual harassment, often known as “eve teasing”, is a regular occurrence for the women and girls of Bangladesh. A recent study by the Bangladesh National Women Lawyers’ Association (BNWLA) showed that almost 90 percent of girls aged 10-18 have undergone the experience. The harassment can take a variety of forms and the perpetrators come from multiple walks of life; they are rich and poor, educated and uneducated; according to the BNWLA study, teenage boys, rickshaw pullers, bus drivers...
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...Decreasing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Introduction Sexual harassment in the workplace is a very serious issue. Not only does it creates an unsafe environment for the victim but also violates Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom. According to the International Labour Office, a survey was done on February 2007 which shows that nearly 25% of the workers interviewed experienced sexual harassment with one-third of them men (Sexual Harassment). The report explores what sexual harassment is and provides possible ways to decrease sexual harassment in the workplace. Background The Canadian Supreme Court created the first legislation regarding discrimination based on sex on 1982. As the Canadian Human Rights Reporter reports, two food service workers, Janzen and Tracy Govereau, were waitresses at Pharos Restaurant during the fall of 1982 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It was reported that the cook in the restaurant, Tommy Grammas, had been making sexual advancements to the two women. When they spoke about this to the manager, they were fired. The case was brought to the Supreme Court. The Court concluded that sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination. Platy Enterprises Ltd., the owners of the restaurant, was held liable for sexual harassment. Sexual harassment, as defined by the Court, is an unwelcome behaviour of sexual nature that detrimentally affects the work environment or leads to adverse job-related consequences for the victim of harassment (Canadian Human...
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...In this paper, Team B will be discussing the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace at Kaiser Permanente. As Kaiser is such an immense organization with an incredibly diverse staff, this is an issue that Team B believes can be improved by developing a training program and implementing it with all staff members. Assessments The first step in this process is to assess the needs of the organization and in what context the training will take place (Noe, Hollenbeck, Gerhart, & Wright, 2007). As Kaiser is an ever-growing corporation, and the customer base is broad, training programs are inevitable. Any program implemented however, will also need the support of the department managers. Sexual harassment is a problem seen worldwide and in every organization big or small. Sexual harassment in the workplace can produce poor employee morale, low productivity, and litigation (Compliance Training Group, 2011). Fortunately, as Kaiser is such a vast corporation, they should be able to find the time and have the budget to execute a training program of this magnitude. The training needs should encompass the following: • Knowledge on state and federal laws, rules, and regulations regarding sexual harassment • Recognizing the forms and types of sexual harassment • What are the employers responsibilities in averting sexual harassment • Define the procedures in plain terms for filing a sexual harassment complaint • Ensuring a safe work environment by...
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...Practices Deter Sexual Harasment at Workplace Ethical Practices Deter Sexual Harasment at Workplace Submitted on: 3th January 2016 Submitted on: 3th January 2016 Chew Yoong Sen MBS 151068 Semester 1, Session 2015/2016 MBSA 1533: Business Ethics, Responsibiliy and Sustainability Lecturer: Dr. Abul Quasem Al-Amin Chew Yoong Sen MBS 151068 Semester 1, Session 2015/2016 MBSA 1533: Business Ethics, Responsibiliy and Sustainability Lecturer: Dr. Abul Quasem Al-Amin Table of Contents Papers Table II Abstract 1 Issue 1 Problem Statement 2 Analysis 3 Recommendation 6 Conclusion 8 References 9 Papers Table No. | Title | Journal Name | Year | Authors | 1 | Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: Selected Court Cases And New Legal Provisions In Malaysia | Asian Social Science | 2015 | Kamal Halili Hassan;Yee Zing Lee | 2 | Ethical Leadership: The Effect On Employees | International Journal Of Business And Management | 2015 | Atiya Alshammari;Naser N. AlmutairiShebaib Fahad Thuwaini | 3 | Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: An Overview Over The International Law And Current Law And Practice In Malaysia | International Journal Of Humanities And Social Science | 2013 | Dr. Muzaffar Syah Mallow | 4 | Impact Of Ethical Leadership On Employee Job Performance | International Journal Of Business And Social Science | 2012 | Shukurat Moronke Bello | 5 | Factors Influencing Sexual Harassment In The ...
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