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Which of the following statements is true about quid pro quo sexual harassment?
  1. It can be exacted by any employee on any other employee.
  2. It creates a hostile work environment that can ultimately lead to constructive discharge.
  3. It creates a situation in which an employee’s terms and conditions of employment are affected by acceptance or rejection of sexual advances.
  4. It cannot occur during the pre-employment selection process, since it refers to tangible or economic work-related consequences that, by definition, can only be experienced by current employees.
Explanation
Answer - C - Quid pro quo harassment occurs when an individual’s submission to or rejection of sexual advances or conduct of a sexual nature is used as the basis for employment-related decisions.

Key Takeaway: Since this sort of impact can usually only be brought about by a supervisor or someone else in a position of authority in the organization, option A is not the best answer. Quid pro quo harassment is a separate concept from hostile work environment harassment (although both types could potentially lead to constructive discharge). Either quid pro quo or hostile work environment harassment could occur during the recruiting or selection processes.
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