Mena, a woman, and Neil, a man, are employees of Operational Processes Corporation. Mena regularly emails sexually explicit images to Neil through Operational's network. Neil finds this offensive. This is: A. Hostile-environment harassment. B. Not harassment or any form of discrimination. C. Quid pro quo harassment. D. Same-gender harassment.

Business · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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A. Hostile-environment harassment.

The scenario you've described is a classic example of hostile environment harassment. Although Mena might not intend harm, her actions are creating an uncomfortable and hostile work environment for Neil. The fact that the sexually explicit images are shared through the company's network only exacerbates the issue, as it implicates Operational Processes Corporation's responsibility in allowing such a work environment to exist. Sexual harassment is defined by the effect on the recipient, not the intent of the perpetrator.

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