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1) Kendrick's manager over the last year has become increasingly difficult for him to work with. His manager frequently forgets to invite Kendrick to meetings and withholds important, relevant information that impacts his ability to do his job. Kendrick no longer feels safe in the workplace and is considering reporting his manager's behaviour. What would Harrington, Warren and Rayner suggest as the most systemic solution to address workplace bullying?

A. HR professionals should be trained and empowered to challenge Kendrick's manager's unethical behaviour.

B. The organisation should appoint a neutral ombudsman to handle Kendrick's complaints.

C. Kendrick's manager should be investigated and fired immediately if he is found to be culpable.

D. The structures of capitalism in society should be changed.

2) Van started working as a surgeon at a hospital six months ago. As soon as joined, he was placed on an intensive schedule working 80 hours a week. Although Van was very stressed and tired, he did not complain as he wanted to prove that he was capable. Van is ultimately happy because he knows his colleagues admire his hard work and his supervisor told him that he 'has great potential. What does Van's case exemplify?

A. Systemic violence
B. Sentimentalised violence
C. Physical harm
D. Bullying

3) Which of the following cases best exemplifies a microaggression?

A. Alex who identifies as ga*y is often asked about his opinion on the legalisation of same-gender marriage.

B. Layla who wears a hijab is frequently asked by her co-workers whether or not her family 'allows' her to work.

C. Wen, an Asian woman, notices that when other women see her, they clutch their handbags tighter and try to run away.

D. Ahmad's friend took an unflattering photo of him at the beach and posted it on Facebook without his permission.