Why Do You Think Ms. Browne Sanders Had The Basis For Sexual Harassment
This is the study of a high profile sexual harassment case that occurred in the world of professional sports. In this case a high-ranking team executive in the New York Knicks organization won a very large settlement. Anucha Browne Sanders felt that she was being harassed over the period of two years and when it finally became enough she reported it to management. After reporting it she was fired about a month later because she “failed to fulfill professional responsibilities.”
2-24. Do you think Ms. Browne Sanders had the basis for a sexual harassment suit? Why?
(Answer) I think Ms. Browne Sanders had the basis for a sexual harassment suit because everyone is entitled to be comfortable at work. If she did not feel comfortable at work then …show more content…
From what you know of this case, do you think the jury arrived at the correct decision? If not, why? If so, why? (Answer) The jury arrived at the correct decision because they could not tell if the accusation of sexual harassment was ever even investigated. It appears from this case that when she complained she was fired a month later for reasons that are not very clear.
2-26. Based on the few facts that you have, what steps could Garden management have taken to protect itself from liability in this matter?
(Answer) The Garden could have fully investigated the accusation of sexual harassment. If it was found that sexual harassment did take place, the Garden management would then have to take steps to make sure the responsible party was dealt with.
2-27. Aside from the appeal, what would you do now if your were the Garden’s top management? (Answer) I would definitely try to investigate a little more into the actuations. I would also re-double my training on sexual harassment so that all my employees from the top to the bottom would know what they could do if it ever happened to them. If Ms. Browne Sanders had known what she could do and felt like it was a safe environment then maybe it wouldn’t have taken her two years to report the sexual
2-24. Do you think Ms. Browne Sanders had the basis for a sexual harassment suit? Why?
(Answer) I think Ms. Browne Sanders had the basis for a sexual harassment suit because everyone is entitled to be comfortable at work. If she did not feel comfortable at work then …show more content…
From what you know of this case, do you think the jury arrived at the correct decision? If not, why? If so, why? (Answer) The jury arrived at the correct decision because they could not tell if the accusation of sexual harassment was ever even investigated. It appears from this case that when she complained she was fired a month later for reasons that are not very clear.
2-26. Based on the few facts that you have, what steps could Garden management have taken to protect itself from liability in this matter?
(Answer) The Garden could have fully investigated the accusation of sexual harassment. If it was found that sexual harassment did take place, the Garden management would then have to take steps to make sure the responsible party was dealt with.
2-27. Aside from the appeal, what would you do now if your were the Garden’s top management? (Answer) I would definitely try to investigate a little more into the actuations. I would also re-double my training on sexual harassment so that all my employees from the top to the bottom would know what they could do if it ever happened to them. If Ms. Browne Sanders had known what she could do and felt like it was a safe environment then maybe it wouldn’t have taken her two years to report the sexual