Romance in the workplace can pose various risks and challenges that both individuals involved and the organization need to consider. To address these risks, many organizations have policies in place that either discourage or regulate workplace relationships. It is essential for employees to be aware of and adhere to these policies and consider the potential implications before engaging in a romantic relationship with a co$-$worker. Open communication, professionalism, and discretion are key to managing workplace romances and mitigating potential dangers. Partner $1$ Your company has grown very quickly and you$$ve now hired many employees. Everyone seems to be working out well and their productivity has been far above what you originally expected, perhaps because you are such a fantastic manager. However, this morning at $6$:$00$ am your phone rings. It is Pat, one of your best employees. Pat is very upset and crying, and claimed that they have been harassed by Chris, another employee. Apparently Chris has repeatedly asked Pat to go out, frequently hangs around Pat$$s desk at work, and touches Pat at every opportunity. Last night, Chris even asked Pat to move in together!

You$$re not sure how to deal with all this $($and you$$re not really awake yet$),$ so you tell Pat to take the day off with pay, and wait for you to call. You decide to call a meeting with all your partners as soon as you get to the office.

Please respond to the questions below by completing your entry in the text box.

$1.$ Assume that Pat is a woman and Chris is a man. What action will you recommend to your other partners?

$2.$ Assume that Pat is a man and Chris is a woman. What action will you recommend to your other partners?

$3.$ Assume that Pat and Chris are both women. What action will you recommend to your other partners?