Watch the partial clip of the Mad Men episode and answer the following questions:

1. Identify and Explain the type of hazard is Joan dealing with. (2 marks)

2. What are 2 types of aggression, harassment are evident? Be specific and defend each type you identified with a film example. (4 marks)

3. Who else is Joey showing aggression and harassment towards? Why? (2 marks)

4. Are there others in the episode that are demonstrating aggressive or harassing behaviour? Explain. (2 marks)

5. What kind of stress is this issue causing Joan? Explain. (2 marks)

6. In what ways does Joan deal with the situation? Were her actions correct? (2 marks)

7. How does Peggy deal with the situation? Were her actions correct? (2 marks)

8. What are the responses about the issue from other co-workers? Does she get any support from her co-workers or others? Explain. (2 marks)

9. Does it appear that the employer has proper procedures in place to support employees dealing with aggression, harassment, violence issues, and to prevent them from occurring? Why or why not? (2 marks)

Clip from Mad Men (Season 4, Episode 8) is below. Note that this show was set in the late 1950's early 1960s where there were no sexual harassment laws, and sexual discrimination was common (notably in terms of less pay and reduced roles of managerial positions for women).

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

1 Identifying the Hazard Joan is likely dealing with sexual harassment from Joey This type of hazard involves unwelcome sexual advances requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct ... View the full answer