Are you able to reflect on any experience that has been encountered or someone else? Explain what happened

and how the situation was overcome? Theoretical

Inappropriate and Harassing Behaviour

Employees often don't know what to do if they see one of their co-workers harassing another employee, either mentally, sexually or physically. Employees may worry for their jobs if they attempt to report a

superior for harassment. They may fret that they'll be labelled a troublemaker if they report co-workers who display inappropriate behaviour toward other employees.

First, understand what constitutes harassment. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, an occasional comment, slight or incident-unless it's very serious-isn't characterized as harassment. It's when the pervasiveness of such actions creates a work environment that would seem hostile, intimidating or offensive to most reasonable people.

The best way to resolve this ethical dilemma rests with the staff members who develop the company's employee handbook. It is their job to include specific language that spells out that employees won't be punished for reporting the harassing behaviour or other inappropriate actions of their co-workers, and to make sure everyone knows and understands the policy and the consequences of violating it.

Drawing on your unit discussions, readings, resources and activities, answer the following question. You may also give an example of a similar ethical dilemma that you encountered or you have known of someone who had experienced similar situation.

Is it ethical for companies to harass their employees or behave inappropriately whilst in employment?