The prevalence and nature of sexual harassment in the workplace: A model for early identification and effective management thereof

This study investigates the prevalence and nature of sexual harassment and, assesses the impact of supervisory relations, levels of interaction, appearance and personality and types of behaviour. The study was undertaken at a tertiary institution using a sample of 74 employees, drawn by means of sim...

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Main Authors:	A Ramsaroop, S Brijball Parumasur
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	AOSIS 2007-01-01
Series:	SA Journal of Industrial Psychology
Subjects:	Sexual harrassment Quid pro quo Hostile work environment Socio sexual behaviour Sexual harrassment policy Occupational sex segregation Supervisory relations Levels of interaction Appearance and personality Types of behaviours
Online Access:	https://sajip.co.za/index.php/sajip/article/view/374

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title	The prevalence and nature of sexual harassment in the workplace: A model for early identification and effective management thereof
title_short	The prevalence and nature of sexual harassment in the workplace: A model for early identification and effective management thereof
title_full	The prevalence and nature of sexual harassment in the workplace: A model for early identification and effective management thereof
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description	This study investigates the prevalence and nature of sexual harassment and, assesses the impact of supervisory relations, levels of interaction, appearance and personality and types of behaviour. The study was undertaken at a tertiary institution using a sample of 74 employees, drawn by means of simple random sampling. Data was collected using a self-developed questionnaire, which was statistically tested and, analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results indicate that the sub-dimensions of the study impact significantly on sexual harassment. Based on the findings, a model for early identification and effective management of sexual harassment in the workplace was generated.
topic	Sexual harrassment Quid pro quo Hostile work environment Socio sexual behaviour Sexual harrassment policy Occupational sex segregation Supervisory relations Levels of interaction Appearance and personality Types of behaviours
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The prevalence and nature of sexual harassment in the workplace: A model for early identification and effective management thereof

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