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Case 8: Shipping and Receiving
Case Discussion:
Shipping and Receiving
Summary
Midge Watson was a young, attractive senior bookkeeping clerk for a manufacturer of sports clothes.
In this capacity, Midge was required to go to the Shipping Offi ce in the warehouse every week to
verify inventory records. The Shipping Offi ce was completely enclosed and private. Whenever she
went there, Midge would work closely with Susan Adams, the shipping clerk. They worked well
together, and Midge had no reason to anticipate any problems from Susan. Nonetheless, during
one meeting, Susan sat very close to Midge and asked her if she wanted to go out dancing together.
Midge left shortly thereafter and informed her ...