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The objective of this essay is to undertake an in-depth analysis of office romance focusing on two organizational behaviour concepts stress at work and sexuality. As we can see from the article ''The Ethics of Office Romance'' by Bruce Weinstein (see appendix 1) love is an emotion that can produce as many negative as positive feelings, and it can affect not only those in the relationship but also other workers that are not directly involved in it. Notions of masculinity and femininity, and moreover sexual attraction between workers are inevitable. However, a failed relationship at work could lead to stress, reflects employees' judgment, creates conflicts among co-workers which leads to sexual harassment and hostile work environment, gradually decreasing the productivity level. Organizations are confronting with this issue, trying to find solutions about it while considering the possible consequences that workplace relationships involve and also pay attention not to breach human rights.
Unfortunately the recent report tells us that only by 2095 we can achieve the full gender equality on the workplace. However, of course, we could try and shorten that time. It is obviously important to have not only males in the business world, because this way we miss out on many opportunities that women could bring to the world, due to the different perception of values. When for example men are driven by mostly material success, women tend to build up relationships and friendly environment on the workplace. However, sometimes emotions and nurturing can affect the business in a negative manner.
An additional factor is sexual harassment in the workplace. We all are aware that men in high positions are likely to use their power to create sexual advancements to the women they oversee. I to have been a victim of this type of behavior and was not advance because I wasn’t receptive to the quid pro quo which means “one thing in return for another”! (Macionis, pg. 291) Many women just as I was are afraid of losing their job if they report sexual harassment.
This is a simple freedom the employee is entitled to and if other workers are interested in her ideas. Should the employees for a union of accountants, there are certain union laws which do regulate and protect certain employee process and procedures. However, as the supervisor, this is probably just a way for the employee to vent and react to the decision of the manager when she did not follow proper document procedures. 4. Scenario involving policies and procedures In this final scenario the employee’s supervisor has consistently asked the employee out on a romantic date.
Audio Conference: Cupid in the Cubicles: The Supervisor’s Role in Managing Workplace Romance Issues Potential legal liability When office romances go well, they can lead to long-lasting relationships. But when love in the workplace goes sour, it may expose the company to potential
One reason for the increase in workplace romance, she contended, "concerns security, old-fashioned comfort, and safety. With the difficulties involved in meeting people of kindred spirit, and the rampant fear of sexually transmitted disease, we are more comfortable establishing relationships with those whom we already know well. We feel safer, more secure, and more knowledgeable about dating a coworker than, say, someone we meet at the local bar on a Saturday night…. Another reason is propinquity. The modern-day office has taken the place of church, neighborhood, and family networks in bringing people together.
Some example of discrimination are, sex, religion, gender, color, and sexual harassment (Bennett-Alexander, Hartman 2007). Discrimination is an unfortunate reality within the workplace in the United State, and title VII and its amendments will help deter the employers from this action. Without title VII employers would be taking advantage of their employees by only hiring who they feel are capable of doing the job whether they can or not, or if they have the qualifications or not. Companies have the right to hire the most qualified person for the job, as long as they are not knowingly discriminating against the person. Other forms of discrimination that happen most often within the workplace are age and disability discrimination, these are also protected under title VII and it amendments, for example, there is age discrimination in employment act (ADEA) and the American with disability act
Discrimination against women For decades, the status of women in the workplace has been debated everywhere from the boardroom to the courtroom. Working women are sometimes subjected to bias because of sex, in spite of numerous laws and regulations that prohibit employment discrimination targeting women. Court cases from district courts all the way to U.S. Supreme Court cases render decisions based on discriminatory employment practices against women and other protected groups in the workplace. Issues Concerning Traditionally Female Occupations Historically, women were relegated to office support and administrative positions such as clerk typists, secretaries and administrative assistants. Employers who engaged in unfair hiring practices attempted to justify making discriminatory hiring decisions for several reasons.
2. Problem Analysis Miscommunication can be experienced in a relationship between men and women in the field of love, friendship or family. However in the past few years women are more likely to find a job and to work on a career, which means that more women can be found in the work place. Men and women working together can cause great results for an organization because this provides a variety of ideas. However the cooperation cannot be smoothly all the time, whereas ideas and the way of communicating of men and women differ significantly.