Identifies factors involved in nonverbal and verbal communicative behaviors which constitute feedback responses. Examines the informational potential of these behaviors in terms of the receivers' perceptions of themselves and the message sender and the effectiveness and efficiency with which receivers respond to a given message. (JMF)

Surveys definitions of sexual harassment and reviews previous research on sexual harassment in organizations, including academic institutions. Reports on a social exchange experiment in which the communication behavior of a superior and subordinate is used to examine the formation of judgments about sexual harassment. (PD)