Question

question 9 of 14

how can a workplace encourage employees to report harassment and feel safe doing so?

choose an option below

punishing employees who make false claims without evidence

ensuring that only supervisors are allowed to discuss harassment incidents

creating a culture of reporting by actively addressing harassment and retaliation

Explanation:

Analyze the question objective

The question asks how a workplace can encourage employees to report harassment and feel safe doing so.

Evaluate the options

• Option 1: Punishing employees who make false claims without evidence. This creates fear and discourages reporting because employees may worry they cannot prove their claims.
• Option 2: Ensuring that only supervisors are allowed to discuss harassment incidents. This restricts open communication and can make victims feel isolated or silenced.
• Option 3: Creating a culture of reporting by actively addressing harassment and retaliation. This directly fosters safety and trust by showing that reports are taken seriously and that employees are protected from retaliation.

Answer:

• Punishing employees who make false claims without evidence
• Ensuring that only supervisors are allowed to discuss harassment incidents
• Creating a culture of reporting by actively addressing harassment and retaliation (Correct answer)