Lily asked her boss, Duke, for a hike in salary based on her successful completion of two important projects in the past six months, which might otherwise have taken at least a year to complete. Duke was impressed with her performance but asked her to meet him upstairs later at night in his apartment to discuss the matter further. On other occasions, Lily found Duke getting physically too close to her. On Lily's refusal to meet at his apartment, Duke declined her request for a raise. This scenario is an example of _______

Sexual harassment is a type of harassment that involves unwelcome and inappropriate sexual remarks or physical advances. It often includes the promise of rewards in exchange for sexual favors. This is the case in Lily's situation, as Duke's behaviour has sexual overtones. In most countries, sexual harassment is illegal, and most companies have guidelines that allow employees to defend themselves when they are victims of this kind of behaviour.