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Managing Sexual Harassment at Coors (A), (B)
Deanna L. Wittmer, Dennis P. Wittmer
published: 2006 | Case Study | Business Ethics
Subject Area: Human Resource Management; Business Policy/Strategic Management; Business Ethics
Key Issues: Business Ethics and Business Law; Sexual Harassment; Organizational Culture; Employee Discipline
Case Description: In the (A) case, the Coors management team had
to decide what, if any, disciplinary action was warranted for an
employee accused of sexual harassment. A female production manager had
become aware of various employee violations of company rules. An
investigation was launched, substantiating her concerns. Strong
security measures were put into place in response to a written death
threat against employees and managers of Coors. Several employees were
terminated for theft, time card fraud, and dishonesty. Allegations of
sexual harassment resulted in further internal and external
investigations, and criminal charges were filed against the alleged
harasser. What action should the company take? In the (B) case, the
management decided to terminate the employee for sexual harassment.
Part B follows the aftermath of the decision, including an employee
appeal of the termination and subsequent lawsuits filed by both the
employee terminated for sexual harassment as well as the alleged victim
of the sexual harassment.
# Case Pages: 13
Case Number: 140044-24-1
Teaching Note: Yes
revised May 11/06
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