Perceptions of similar language may prevent understanding of sexual harassment policies
Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 12:42
in Psychology & Sociology
Although the Society for Human Resource Management reports that 97 percent of U.S. companies have a written sexual harassment policy, a recent University of Missouri study indicates that those policies might not be effective in preventing workplace harassment. Researchers in the MU College of Arts and Science examined the way individuals define and explain their understanding of flirting and sexual harassment in an organisational setting. The researchers found that individuals' perceptions and their understanding are not always a perfect match...
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