Date of Award

9-1993

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

First Advisor

Wayne Stone, PhD

Second Advisor

Guy Shane, PhD

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis was to develop an instrument that would measure an individual's ability to define sexual harassment and address gender discrimination. In addition, the thesis determines the relationship of empowerment, self-efficacy, and training as it affects the awareness of harassment. Extensive statistical analysis was performed on the instrument and sample data. The importance of developing this instrument is evident in its ability to create regression models to predict the existence of empowerment and self-efficacy which could be useful to improve morale and productivity. This thesis provides a history of sexual harassment from the difficulty in defining terminology, to the impact of judicial rulings, to the dynamics of power, and finally presents empowerment and self-efficacy as a means of providing strength and power to the individual. A portion of this study evaluates individual perceptions of personal actions, both formal and informal, to confront sexual harassment. These personal actions were ranked and rated for effectiveness, as well as options for designing a prevention program. Lastly, the thesis provides researcher and respondent recommendations on training in conjunction with detailed actions for organizational leaders to improve the work environment.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GCM-LAR-93S-5

DTIC Accession Number

ADA273968

Comments

Presented to the Faculty of the School of Logistics and Acquisitions Management of the Air Force Institute of Technology

The authors' Vita pages are omitted.

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