Patterns.Patterns, video, 2002, 62 min. (3 tapes), Quality Media Resources, $1,187.50. TMR TMR total mixed ration. TMR 1 Trainable mentally retarded 2 Transmyocardial revascularization, see there member discount. Other material: facilitator guide, reproducible handouts, PowerPoint slides, CD with facilitation Facilitation The process of providing a market for a security. Normally, this refers to bids and offers made for large blocks of securities, such as those traded by institutions. materials in PDF (Portable Document Format) The de facto standard for document publishing from Adobe. On the Web, there are countless brochures, data sheets, white papers and technical manuals in the PDF format. and Word formats. Also available on DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. . Online demo: http://www.qmr.com/store/previews.asp Patterns approaches the topic of sexual harassment sexual harassment, in law, verbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature, aimed at a particular person or group of people, especially in the workplace or in academic or other institutional settings, that is actionable, as in tort or under equal-opportunity statutes. as a behavioral issue. It reviews ways to prevent sexual harassment as well as skills needed to respond to potentially harassing situations. The three programs in the series are Preventing Sexual Harassment for all employees; Responding to Sexual Harassment for leaders; and Rights & Responsibilities, a new employee orientation program. PREVENTING SEXUAL HARASSMENT The video begins with a discussion of the definition of sexual harassment and then presents behaviors associated with sexual harassment as well as a discussion of the impact on the individual and organization. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Then, through a series of vignettes, we take a closer look at inappropriate patterns of behavior and how to respond to them. Each vignette Vignette A symbol or pictorial representation of the corporation on a stock certificate. Usually a complicated and artistic design, it is meant to make the counterfeiting of stock certificates as difficult as possible. provides clear and explicit examples of inappropriate workplace behavior and is followed by comprehensive explanations of why the behaviors constitute sexual harassment. RESPONDING TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT Several examples of sexual harassment are demonstrated such as unwelcome conduct based on gender and sexual interest; severe or pervasive conduct; and offensive conduct. Each of these is followed by both effective and ineffective managerial responses. There is a comprehensive discussion of ineffective management responses to inappropriate behavior. Attorneys and human resource professionals review each situation and present more effective responses. Retaliation RETALIATION. The act by which a nation or individual treats another in the same manner that the latter has treated them. For example, if a nation should lay a very heavy tariff on American goods, the United States would be justified in return in laying heavy duties on the manufactures and is discussed at length. The video concludes with a reinforcement reinforcement /re·in·force·ment/ (-in-fors´ment) in behavioral science, the presentation of a stimulus following a response that increases the frequency of subsequent responses, whether positive to desirable events, or of managerial responsibility with regard to harassment Ask a Lawyer Question Country: United States of America State: Nevada I recently moved to nev.from abut have been going back to ca. every 2 to 3 weeks for med. : the manager is responsible for acting on any situation involving harassing behavior, and she or he must investigate in a fair and objective manner. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The third video in the series gives a broad overview of sexual harassment to new employees. Everything about this video is well done. The employees are diverse, and a nice overview of what sexual harassment means is given. In addition, the discussion around impact is comprehensive. The viewer is left with an understanding of how harassment is damaging to the person being harassed, the harasser ha·rass tr.v. ha·rassed, ha·rass·ing, ha·rass·es 1. To irritate or torment persistently. 2. To wear out; exhaust. 3. To impede and exhaust (an enemy) by repeated attacks or raids. , the work group, and the organization. The program looks closely at employee rights and responsibilities in this area. Employees have a right to say something and a responsibility to stop inappropriate behavior that they may be committing or that they observe. RECOMMENDATION I recommend the purchase of Patterns as part of an organizational sexual harassment program. The videos are descriptive and entertaining. Production quality is outstanding, the actors diverse, and the dialogue realistic. The main caution I have concerns some problematic statements in the video. Patterns star rating CATEGORY Holds viewer interest Outstanding Acting/Presenting Very good Diversity Outstanding Production quality Outstanding Value of content Very good Instructional value Very good Value for the money Very good Overall rating Very good |
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