A male manager stands, smiling, as a worker from another unit makes a remark to his female subordinate about her appearance that she considers to be sexually demeaning. This male manager has exhibited
A)a hostile work environment.
B)the glass ceiling.
C)the similar-to-me effect.
D)the salience effect.

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The male manager's inaction in response to the sexually demeaning remark contributes to a hostile work environment, as it allows inappropriate behavior to persist, potentially making the workplace uncomfortable or intimidating for the female subordinate.

A Male Manager Stands, Smiling, as a Worker from Another