Question

question 11 of 14

who can be a perpetrator of sexual harassment in the workplace?

choose an option below

only supervisors or managers

only employees who work together in the same department, team, division, or branch

any individual, including coworkers, supervisors, vendors, or customers

Explanation:

Identify the core legal standard

Using the Sexual Harassment knowledge point

Under employment law and EEOC guidelines, a perpetrator of sexual harassment does not have to be a direct supervisor or even an employee of the organization.

Evaluate the options

• Option 1 ("Only supervisors or managers") is too narrow because coworkers and non-employees can also commit harassment.
• Option 2 ("Only employees who work together...") is too narrow because it excludes external parties and other departments.
• Option 3 ("Any individual, including coworkers, supervisors, vendors, or customers") correctly reflects the broad legal scope of potential perpetrators.

Answer:

• Only supervisors or managers
• Only employees who work together in the same department, team, division, or branch
• Any individual, including coworkers, supervisors, vendors, or customers (Correct answer)