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HRCI Exam PHR Topic 4 Question 93 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's PHR - Professional in Human Resources exam
Question #: 93
Topic #: 4
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Pat is interviewing Sammy for a job in his organization. During the interview, Pat asks Sammy for a dinner date. Sammy refuses his offer, but thanks him. Pat tells Sammy that a dinner date would be beneficial to the job selection. Sammy still refuses the dinner date. Based on this conversation, Pat decides not to hire Sammy for the position. This is an example of what type of sexual harassment?

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Suggested Answer: B

Quid pro quo happens when the acceptance or decline of an unwanted sexual advance leads to a hiring, employment, or workplace decision.

Because Sammy refused the dinner date, Pat didn't hire Sammy.

Answer option A is incorrect. Covert is not a valid sexual harassment term.

Answer option C is incorrect. Contingent is not a valid sexual harassment term.

Answer option D is incorrect. A hostile work environment describes unwelcome sexual conduct that interferes with a person's ability to complete their work, intimidation, or an offensive work environment.


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Nguyet
2 days ago
Can you believe the nerve of some people? Sammy should run for the hills and count their blessings they didn't end up working for a creep like Pat. Quid pro quo, no question.
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Tijuana
19 days ago
It's important to recognize and address such behavior in the workplace.
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Sage
21 days ago
Sammy did the right thing by refusing the offer.
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Regenia
25 days ago
Haha, Pat must be living in the dark ages if he thinks he can pull that kind of stunt. Quid pro quo, hands down. What a clown.
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Renay
7 days ago
Pat: Would you like to go on a dinner date with me?
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Phil
1 months ago
I agree, Pat was using the dinner date as a condition for the job.
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Micah
1 months ago
You know, I once had a boss who thought he could get away with stuff like that. Needless to say, he didn't last long. Quid pro quo is the clear answer here.
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Nathan
22 hours ago
Sammy: Thank you for the offer, but I have to decline.
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Tennie
4 days ago
I appreciate the offer, but I have to decline.
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Whitley
13 days ago
A dinner date is not necessary for the job.
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Jacob
19 days ago
No thanks, I'm not interested in a dinner date.
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Laurene
1 months ago
Ugh, these kinds of power dynamics in the workplace make me sick. Sammy did the right thing by standing their ground. Definitely a case of quid pro quo harassment.
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Bethanie
1 months ago
That's definitely a Quid Pro Quo situation.
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Una
1 months ago
Woah, talk about an abuse of power! Pat's behavior is totally unacceptable. Quid pro quo all the way, no doubt about it.
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Miss
14 days ago
Pat: Well, if you're not willing to go out with me, I don't think you're a good fit for the position.
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Clarence
15 days ago
Sammy: I appreciate the offer, but I'm not comfortable with that.
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Giuseppe
19 days ago
Pat: A dinner date could help with your job selection.
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Janna
24 days ago
Sammy: Thank you, but I have to decline.
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Charolette
1 months ago
Pat: Would you like to go out to dinner with me?
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