Do you think the standard creates problems for management? If so, what are they? If not, why not? Do you think Ellison was being overly sensitive? What would you have done if you had been the supervisor to whom she reported the incidents?

“Ellison v. Brady”

Read the case, “Ellison v. Brady” on page 467-469 and discuss the following questions:

Do you agree with the court’s use of the “reasonable victim” standard? Explain.

Do you think the standard creates problems for management? If so, what are they? If not, why not?

Do you think Ellison was being overly sensitive? What would you have done if you had been the supervisor to whom she reported the incidents?