When we define sexual harassment we must understand that this is defined as aggressive behavior that includes unwelcoming sexual incentives, sexual request, and any other verbal or physical behavior inflicting sexual behavior on the work room floor. This type of behavior can cause a wide range of problems when trying to run day to day operations. It can drive your work room floor into a club or juke joint if not controlled and prevented. Social Psychologists believe that people who are highly likely to perform sexual harassment associate sex with power of dominance within the work force. In most cases these types of people are not even aware that they are performing such acts. They also believe that the person that they are harassing is accepting of such behavior. Things to prevent sexual harassment include enforcing a dress code, cubicles, and for the most part briefing employees on the consequences of such actions.
Reference: Shelly E. Taylor. Letitia Anne Peplau. David O. Sears.2006.Social Psychology 12th edition. Pearson. Chap. 13. Pg. 436-437
