RT Article
T1 Sexual Harassment in the Public Accounting Profession?
JF Journal of business ethics
VO 18
IS 2
SP 185
OP 200
A1 Stanko, Brian B.
A1 Schneider, Mark
A2 Schneider, Mark
LA English
YR 1999
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1785611682
AB Federal discrimination laws have defined two distinct types of activity that constitute sexual harassment – "hostile environment" and "quid pro quo." The Civil Rights Act of 1991 and more recent Supreme Court rulings make it easier for workers to win lawsuits claiming they were sexually harassed in the work environment., While the public accounting profession continues to address gender-related problems, it remains vulnerable to claims of sexual harassment. In an attempt to better understand the underlying risk the public accounting profession faces, this study focuses on identifying (1) the extent of sexual harassment in the public accounting profession, (2) the type of harassing behavior that is most common, and (3) where the harassment occurs., The research questions are addressed through a survey of female public accounting professionals who are members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Their responses provide evidence that public accounting firms are exposed to significant internal risk. Sexual harassment and a sense of frustration in coping with this issue is evident in the data., Public accounting firms and their respective clients must pause and evaluate their working environment. The responsibility to design and establish a business atmosphere that will encourage and maintain professional relationships between colleagues lies with these firms.
K1 Distinct Type
K1 Sexual Harassment
K1 Work Environment
K1 Research Question
K1 Economic Growth
DO 10.1023/A:1005911702937