Mark, the Service Manager, witnesses another employee, John, attempting to kiss another employee, Susan, in the break room. Mark can tell from Susan's body language that John's advances are unwelcome. Both Susan and John report to the Sales Manager, Linda. As the witness to this incident, Mark should:
A) Report the incident immediately to Linda.
B) Question John about the incident and if he gives a valid reason for what happened, not worry with pursuing it any further.
C) Instruct Mary to talk to John and clear the air and tell her not to bother Linda with it since this was the first time it happened.
D) Wait for a few days to see if Susan reports it to anyone and if she does not, confront her.
E) Tell another coworker what you saw in order to get advice about how to proceed.

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As a witness to the incident, Mark must report it immediately to Linda, the Sales Manager, who is in a position to investigate and take appropriate action if necessary. The unwanted advances made by John could potentially create an uncomfortable and hostile work environment for Susan, and it is important to address the situation as soon as possible. Reporting the incident is also the responsible and ethical thing to do.

Mark, the Service Manager, Witnesses Another Employee, John, Attempting to Kiss