Which of the following best describes a policy on harassment prevention?

• A. Forbid all social interactions to prevent harassment
• B. Encourage normal, friendly interactions and appropriate boundaries
• C. Allow harassment if it's joked about among coworkers
• D. Require employees to report harassment to clients

Answer: (B)

A harassment prevention policy should foster a respectful and professional workplace while still allowing normal collaboration. Encouraging normal, friendly interactions and clearly defined boundaries does exactly that: it sets expectations for conduct, supports positive teamwork, and makes clear what behavior is not acceptable, helping prevent harassment before it starts.

Other options push the policy in unhealthy directions: forbidding all social interaction stifles teamwork and morale; allowing harassment if it’s joked about undermines seriousness and safety; and requiring employees to report harassment to clients misplaces responsibility and could create uncomfortable or inappropriate dynamics with outside parties. The balanced approach of B keeps people connected, professional, and accountable within the organization.