Asked by Taylor Michelle on May 22, 2024

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​The manager berates and/or belittles the medical assistant in front of coworkers and patients

A) ​sexual harassment
B) ​hostile work environment

Hostile Work Environment

A form of workplace harassment characterized by an environment that is intimidating, hostile, or offensive, making it difficult for an employee to work.

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects an individual's employment, interferes with work performance, or creates a hostile work environment.

Harassment Prevention

Strategies and measures implemented to avoid and protect against unwanted or threatening behavior in the workplace or other environments.

  • Discriminate between different types of harassment encountered in the workplace and their implications under the law.
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Hannah BraumMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The example given describes behavior that contributes to a hostile work environment by subjecting the employee to belittling or berating in front of others, which can create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. This does not specifically mention sexual conduct, which is a key component of sexual harassment.