HRCI Exam PHR Topic 5 Question 84 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's PHR exam

Question #: 84
Topic #: 5

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?

ACovert

BQuid Pro Quo

CContingent

DHostile Work Environment

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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.

by Lisha at Apr 09, 2024, 03:01 AM

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Corinne

5 months ago

I see your point, but I still think it falls more in line with Quid Pro Quo. It's a clear exchange of favors for job benefits.

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Jose

5 months ago

I believe it could also be considered Contingent sexual harassment, as the dinner date was linked to the job selection.

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Richelle

5 months ago

I agree, it's definitely Quid Pro Quo. Pat was using a dinner date as a condition for the job.

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Dona

6 months ago

I think this is an example of Quid Pro Quo sexual harassment.

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Lorean

6 months ago

I agree, Pat's behavior was completely unprofessional.

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Audry

6 months ago

Definitely, it's important to set boundaries in the workplace.

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Shawna

6 months ago

Sammy made the right choice by refusing the dinner date.

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Roselle

6 months ago

Exactly, it's a classic example of quid pro quo harassment.

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Novella

6 months ago

I know, that's totally inappropriate. It's a form of sexual harassment.

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Linn

7 months ago

I can't believe Pat asked Sammy for a dinner date during the interview!

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Cecilia

7 months ago

Are you kidding me? Asking for a date as a condition of employment is about as clear-cut as it gets. Pat is abusing his power and trying to take advantage of Sammy. This is textbook quid pro quo harassment.

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Vashti

7 months ago

I don't know, this seems a bit gray to me. Maybe Pat was just trying to get to know Sammy a bit better? Perhaps it wasn't meant as a quid pro quo situation.

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Delsie

7 months ago

Not cool, man. Sexual harassment is never okay, regardless of gender. This kind of behavior is just plain wrong and has no place in the workplace.

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Luisa

6 months ago

I guess the position isn't right for you then.

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Stefany

6 months ago

I appreciate the offer, but I have to decline.

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Luisa

6 months ago

A dinner date would help with the job selection.

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Stefany

6 months ago

No, thank you.

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Nieves

7 months ago

Haha, can you imagine if the roles were reversed? I bet Sammy would've gotten the job no problem. Double standards, am I right?

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Isreal

7 months ago

I agree, this is textbook quid pro quo harassment. Asking for a date as a condition of employment is a blatant abuse of authority. Sammy was right to refuse and Pat's decision not to hire is a clear retaliation.

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Quentin

8 months ago

Ugh, this question is so obvious. It's clearly a case of quid pro quo sexual harassment. Pat is using his position of power to coerce Sammy into a date, which is completely unacceptable.

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