IMPROVING MANAGERIAL EFFECTIVENESS IN THE WORKPLACE - THE CASE OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF NAVY WOMEN

A decision-making model is used to test causal relationships between a set of constructs thought to be important in understanding the organi zational effects of sexual harassment. The model explores the causal l inkages between women Navy personnel perceptions of the organization's climate regarding sexual harassment, experiences, and judgments of in appropriate sexual behaviors, and resulting decisions ultimately affec ting the organization. The findings advance our understanding of impor tant causal variables in preventing sexual harassment, along with prov iding managers an early warning or screening device to aid in moderati ng this contemporary workplace issue.