Question

1. What do you believe is the one dimension of employee compensation that triggers more complaints than any other? Why?

2. Describe a set of circumstances under which you might legitimately consider disciplinary action for a chronic complainer.

3. Under what circumstances would you consider that one employee asking another for a date could constitute sexual harassment?

Answer 1

1. Annual Incentive payout/ yearly pay equity is the dimension that triggers more complaints/controversies in comparison to other dimensions, mainly because:

(i) It is driven through supervisor ratings, which can although be quantified, yet it depends on human perception and remains a source of debate.

(ii) There is a perception that exists amidst the old employees that new employees are paid better.

2. The following set of circumstances are liable to draw legimate disciplinary action against a chronic complainer:

(i) If the complainant harasses other employees to pursue his/her complaint.

(ii) Refusing to perform job duties to pursue a complaint.

(iii) Inappropriately shouting at the manager without a reasonable justification

3. Circumstances that could constitute a case of sexual harassment in case of-

(i) Making repeated requests to date the person, despite that person refusing the request first time itself.

(ii) Making impolite/improper/unwelcome advances while asking the person to date .

(iii) Making a promise of nepotism in exchange of a date.

(iv) Threatening the employee to date or face unreasonable/unfavourable consequences.

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