Abstract

The study investigates the effect of some selected work environmental factors on sexual harassment on in an organization. Specifically, it examines the effect of lack of organization; power and fear; socialization; and peer pressure on sexual harassment. This study adopted a survey research design and a sample of 110 respondents completed and returned a selfadministered questionnaire. The data obtained were found reliable and usable. The cross-sectional data from primary source were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analyses were used to analyse the data. The results showed that there is a significant impact of organization policy; power and fear; and peer pressure on sexual harassment. However, there is a moderate level of interdependence between socialization and sexual harassment. It concludes that sexual harassment is one of the most important issues that might negatively affect an organizational performance. Sexual harassment remains a serious problem in workplaces today. The study recommended among others that management should issue a strong and specific policy prohibiting sexual harassment, especially a whistleblowing policy.