The Case of Culture vs. Harassment
The administration of St. Regis Health Care (not the real name) has received formal reports through the organization compliance and reporting system from 10 women that the president, Dr. Haddad, allegedly sexually harassed them by “sexually charged looks and gestures, and unnecessary touching by hugging.” The Hospital has a sexual harassment policy which expressly defines these actions as prohibited and constituting sexual harassment. Dr. Haddad has strongly disputed that his behavior is sexual harassment, and describes his behaviors as innocent reflections of the culture in which he was raised, and notes the organization stated values for fostering diversity. Dr. Haddad has been employed at St. Regis as President for approximately one year, and the complaints have come in over the past six months. The Board of Directors must make a decision regarding termination of Dr. Haddad, and has requested a recommendation from human resources.
Questions for Discussion:
Note: You must make a decision in the
The Case of Culture vs. Harassment
The administration of St. Regis Health Care (not the real name) has received formal reports through the organization compliance and reporting system from 10 women that the president, Dr. Haddad, allegedly sexually harassed them by “sexually charged looks and gestures, and unnecessary touching by hugging.” The Hospital has a sexual harassment policy which expressly defines these actions as prohibited and constituting sexual harassment. Dr. Haddad has strongly disputed that his behavior is sexual harassment, and describes his behaviors as innocent reflections of the culture in which he was raised, and notes the organization stated values for fostering diversity. Dr. Haddad has been employed at St. Regis as President for approximately one year, and the complaints have come in over the past six months. The Board of Directors must make a decision regarding termination of Dr. Haddad, and has requested a recommendation from human resources.
Questions for Discussion:
Note: You must make a decision in the case and explain your position. It is not acceptable to state you need more information. Focus on the information provided for your decision. please write 4 pages and include level one headings for Introduction, Discussion, and Conclusion.
case and explain your position. It is not acceptable to state you need more information. Focus on the information provided for your decision. The paper should be 2-3 pages (not including a cover page and reference page), and include level one headings for Introduction, Discussion, and Conclusion.
Should Dr. Haddad be terminated? If so why? If not, why not?
Before termination, Dr. Haddad should be given written warning and asked show cause for not terminating him. During this he should be suspended so that he cannot interfere with fairness of proceedings. Subsequently, thorough enquiry should be done to know the nitty-gritty of the events. Every complaint of the woman employee should be separately invnestigated. If the complaints turn out to be true then termination should be done. Documentation ad due process is needed for termination.
Discuss the concept of consistency in managing sexual harassment in the workplace, and why consistency is important?
Company should give a message of zero tolerance to sexual harassment. It should indicate that there will be no special treatment for anyone on the basis of his post or performance if indulged in harassment that is against policy of company.
Consistency means that employees should conduct them according to the policies of organization and maintain decorum so that the work environment is respectable for workforce diversity. Consistency means that nobody will be spared if found guilty of this harassment and will be treated equally. This will ramp up employee productivity. The US equal opportunity commission also condemns it and term it illegal.
What are the factors that support consistency in practice?
The Case of Culture vs. Harassment The administration of St. Regis Health Care (not the real name) has received formal reports through the organization compliance and reporting system from 10 women th...