A supervisor in a chemical plant is distressed to find sexually-themed cartoons and photos displayed...

The supervisor should mandate that the material be removed from the workstations. Here’s a detailed explanation:

Mandate Removal:

Workplace Standards:Removing inappropriate materials aligns with maintaining a professional and respectful workplace environment.

Proactive Approach:Addressing the issue proactively helps prevent potential complaints or legal issues related to harassment or a hostile work environment.

Why Not Other Options?

Do nothing (A):Ignoring the situation could lead to future complaints and potential liability for the company.

File a sexual harassment allegation (C):This may be premature without a complaint; removing the material is a more immediate and effective action.

Survey employees to determine their attitudes on the matter (D):This could delay necessary action and may not adequately address the problem.

References:

Legal and ethical guidelines for handling workplace harassment (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, EEOC guidelines).

Best practices for maintaining a respectful workplace (Society for Human Resource Management, SHRM).