Abstract
Inappropriate sexual advances has been documented as a widespread and damaging phenomenon yet the specific patterns of behaviour reported in alleged inappropriate sexual advances cases and the factors influencing the lodging of formal, legal complaints have received little attention. The extent of inappropriate sexual advances in the hospitality industry has become a serious problem nationwide. As one of the nation's largest employment sector, the hospitality industry is particularly susceptible to this problem this is based on the long hours often at night, the pressure and intimacy of hospitality service that makes inappropriate sexual advances is a problem with the industry. The purpose of this research paper was to assess hospitality workers (both male and female) perception and attitudes on inappropriate sexual advances and the influence that inappropriate sexual advances has on their work. By analyzing the responses of the employees and employers, a better understanding of the issues brought about by inappropriate sexual advances was obtained. This research paper provides some useful information when it comes to inappropriate sexual advances in the hospitality industry and what policies should be implemented. The target population was 55 individuals aged 18years and above both male and female. A sample size of 48 respondents was selected, 20, 13, 15 from the three hotels picked through simple random sampling. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics. From the findings 75% of the respondents claimed to be aware of inappropriate sexual advances existing and that it affected their productivity in general. This paper will go way in assisting hoteliers to handle this grave issue and therefore establish a conducive working environment where employees will be more productive, the government will also benefit in coming up with laws that will protect their key clients.
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