Sexual harassment is an unwelcome sexual advance, unwelcome request for sexual favors or other unwanted conduct of a sexual nature having the effect of verbal, non- verbal, visual, psychological or physical harassment. Sexual harassment will makes a person feel offended, humiliated and intimidated, where a reasonable person would anticipate that reaction in the circumstances. Sexual harassment in the workplace is a phenomenon that affects working conditions of employees, a serious problem that is becoming more and more common in our society and which leads to a series of serious and negative consequences or the victim and for organization. Sexual harassment will happen not only in the workplace, it might occur during outside the workplace as a result of employment responsibilities or employment relationships. Any misconduct during a work-related activity such work- related social functions, work- related travel, at work- related conferences or training sessions, even over the phone and through electronic media can constitute sexual harassment. The harassers not necessarily be colleagues at the workplace, they can be suppliers, clients or peers from outside the company. Generally speaking, there are two types of sexual harassment, which are Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Environment. Quid Pro Quo sexual harassment occurs in …show more content…
Organization shall have an effective employment policy to ensure well planned career paths based on merit to reduce the vulnerability of individuals and harassment by employee who abuse their power and authority. There should be awareness among the employees about the clear definition of sexual harassment using examples of inappropriate and the consequences they may face if they indulge in such act .They should know their social responsibilities to prevent such