Chad’s boss, Eric, has asked him for months to go to dinner. Chad know

QUESTION

Chad’s boss, Eric, has asked him for months to go to dinner. Chad knows the invitation isn’t business related and has told Eric that he prefers to maintain professional relationships with colleagues.

Eric has hinted that passing up dinner may mean Chad’s losing a promotion. What situation is Chad facing?
What will be an ideal response?

ANSWER

Answer: Chad is dealing with quid pro quo sexual harassment because he risks the economic injury of losing a promotion and higher salary if he doesn’t comply with his boss’s advances.
Explanation: Chad faces potential economic injury of losing a promotion and higher wages as indicated by his boss’s threat. Sexual harassment with potential economic injury is a quid pro quo situation. Sexual harassment can occur and is illegal among members of the opposite sex or same sex.