Week 8: 9 to 5 movie

While watching the film 9 to 5 I noticed a lot of unethical behavior by both men and women throughout the movie. There at least over thirty cases of sexual harassment, misuse of the progressive disciplinary program, and inappropriate language used in the office. There were a lot of moments in the movie where one female employee was consistently sexually harassed by her male boss; he was guilty of giving her gifts, touching her inappropriately, and most of all quid pro quo sexual harassment. “From a legal perspective, if harassment is established under the quid pro quo version, the employer automatically is liable and will be held accountable for whether or not steps were taken to correct the situation…an employer's liability in a hostile work environment case must be established by showing not only that the harassment occurred, but also that the employer did not take appropriate action to stop it” (Hayes, David K. Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry, 1st Edition. Pg. 351. Wiley, 02/2008. VitalSource Bookshelf Online). Having this type of work environment for women is unacceptable and should not be tolerated. Other issues I noticed was the lack of progressive disciplinary training program or training program at all. For example, when Judy (Jane Fonda) started her first day at work she was not properly trained and given a positive mentor. Another example, an employee was wrongfully fired and was unnecessary escorted from the building by a security guard. “A commonly used four-step progressive disciplinary includes documented oral warning, written warning, suspension, and dismissal” (Hayes, David K. Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry, 1st Edition. Pg. 311. Wiley, 02/2008. VitalSource Bookshelf Online). The odd part is I remember watching this movie over and over growing up and never thought much about all the things wrong with it. With now knowing these things I see it differently but it still continues to be one of my favorite movies.