HRCI Exam PHR Topic 4 Question 93 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's PHR exam

Question #: 93
Topic #: 4

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 Celeste at Jul 15, 2024, 07:43 PM

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Nguyet

4 months 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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Naomi

2 months ago

I'm sorry, but I don't think this is appropriate for a job interview.

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Benton

2 months ago

I appreciate the offer, but I'll have to decline.

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Annmarie

3 months ago

A dinner date would really help your chances of getting the job.

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Gianna

3 months ago

Thanks for the offer, but I'm not interested in a dinner date.

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Tijuana

4 months ago

It's important to recognize and address such behavior in the workplace.

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Sage

4 months ago

Sammy did the right thing by refusing the offer.

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Regenia

4 months 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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Kristofer

3 months ago

Sammy: I appreciate the offer, but I have to decline.

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Casey

3 months ago

Pat: It would be beneficial for the job selection.

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Tanja

3 months ago

Sammy: No, thank you.

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Renay

4 months ago

Pat: Would you like to go on a dinner date with me?

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Phil

5 months ago

I agree, Pat was using the dinner date as a condition for the job.

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Micah

5 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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Arlean

3 months ago

Sammy: I appreciate the offer, but I'm not comfortable with that.

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Pamella

3 months ago

Pat: A dinner date could help with the job selection.

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Nathan

4 months ago

Sammy: Thank you for the offer, but I have to decline.

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Tennie

4 months ago

I appreciate the offer, but I have to decline.

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Whitley

4 months ago

A dinner date is not necessary for the job.

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Jacob

4 months ago

No thanks, I'm not interested in a dinner date.

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Laurene

5 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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