Case Study Assignment Questions
QUESTIONS
1. In a US work environment, would reading a newspaper or magazine with nude pictures on the cover be sexual harassment?
2. If so, would it be sexual harassment in Germany when working for the same company? Why or why not?
3. Frau Knies argues that Rebecca’s request to prohibit Germans from reading newspapers which offend her is no different than prohibiting German women from dressing in ways which offend Islamic immigrants working in the plant. Is this a valid argument? Why or why not?
4. In question 3 above, what should Rebecca do?
5. What should Rebecca’s company have done to prevent this problem?
