Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.
In recent years, complaints of sexual harassment at “Fair Consulting” had increased exponentially. Fair Consulting had a gender-neutral, anti-sexual harassment policy and a committee to adjudicate on complaints. During the hearing of complaints, allegations and counter-allegations would fly thick and fast. This made it difficult for the adjudicating committee to conclusively decide on the complaints.
Fair Consulting was mulling over three interventions to reduce sexual harassment cases in the workplace. They are:
1. Educate employees about the company’s anti-sexual harassment policy
2. Profile employees with a propensity to engage in acts of sexual harassment
3. Discipline sexual offenders
Which of the following options will the employees find LEAST ostracizing?
Educating employees about the company's anti-sexual harassment policy (Option 1) is likely to be the least ostracizing as it focuses on providing information and awareness rather than singling out individuals or taking disciplinary action. This approach promotes a broader understanding of the policy and encourages a preventive approach to reduce sexual harassment cases without directly targeting specific employees.
Option 2 could be perceived as stigmatizing and invasive, potentially leading to a sense of ostracization among employees.
Option 3 involves punitive measures and might be perceived as ostracizing without a preventive or educational component.
Therefore Option C is the correct answer.