Assignment Summary:

Review the four mock scenarios, provide a summary of how you would handle each situation. Your summary should include the following:

• Specific details on how you would handle the situation. If there are certain actions you would take please include those details.
• Include which law/regulation/policy was violated (if any)
• Fill in unknowns. There may be details that are not included in the scenario that is provided. You are welcome to add in those details provided they are included in your summary.
• Explain why you chose the course of action/inaction that you did.
• Use at least 2 outside sources for each summary that supports your action/inaction.

Scenario #1:

Sara and Ben were outside taking a break when Ben asked Sara on a date. Sara felt uncomfortable and told Ben 'no.' Ben let the situation drop, but now Sara has spoken with HR, or human resources. Ben admits to asking Sara on a date when the subject is brought up. How do you handle Sara’s concerns when she insists Ben is harassing her? A few days after Sara’s meeting with HR (and your initial action), her fiancé reports to HR that Ben is now stalking Sara on social media.

Scenario #2:

John, a new employee has had great performance. After a few months John started arriving to work between 30-60 minutes late. His manager has discussed the attendance expectations with John who has committed to correcting the issue. The manager reports to HR that John’s tardiness continues. How would you handle this situation? What types of questions would you ask of John or his manager? How would you handle continued attendance issues after your initial action?

Scenario #3:

Mike works in the warehouse unloading inventory from trucks. Every day, Jim, a fellow employee, runs into Mike with his hand truck. Jim apologizes each time it happens, but it is obvious to Mike and other people that Jim goes out of his way to hit Mike. Mike reports the behavior to HR insisting that Jim is out to seriously injure him. How do you handle this situation?

Scenario #4:

Gina has been hired as a receptionist in a busy doctor’s office. One of the nurses, Shelly, is often stopping by the front desk area to pick up or drop off charts. Several times per week, Shelly will touch Gina’s hair complimenting her on the style. Gina has told Shelly on multiple occasions that she doesn’t like anyone touching her hair, but Shelly continues to play with Gina’s hair on a regular basis. As the HR Manager you interview Shelly regarding this behavior. Shelly adamantly denies ever touching Gina’s hair. Shelly insists that Gina is constantly complementing her clothing.

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

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