Opinion: Elon Musk allegations remind us that sexual harassment is about power

Imagine you are completing the annual training module for preventing sexual harassment at work.

How would you answer the following questions?

You, a top executive, find yourself attracted to a summer intern. Is it OK to ask her for a date?

Is it appropriate to offer a contract employee an extravagant gift — a horse, for example — in exchange for sex? If she refuses, can you reduce her hours?

You are the CEO of the company. Would it be acceptable to ask one of your employees, repeatedly, to have babies with you?