William made one comment to an employee recently assigned to his team complimenting her on her dress. Later she was reprimanded for poor performance. She claims that this must have been caused by her refusal to become involved with William. What should William do when the claim is investigated?
A. Quit and find another job.
B. Claim that this employee is unstable.
C. Cooperate fully in the investigation. If the only evidence is one compliment on an employee's choice of clothing, it is not enough to be considered creating a hostile work environment
D. Hire a good lawyer to defend him

C

Explanation:

William should fully in the investigation. If the only plausible evidence of sexual harassment  is a subtle compliment of an employee's choice or way of dressing. Such comments may be opinionated but are insufficient or a weak evidence for a sexual harassment case.    

The correct option is option is C

Explanation:

As the compliment made by William is only on the dress of the team member, this is not indication of creation of a hostile work environment. As William has done nothing wrong, so he should cooperate fully with the investigation and get his name cleared in this situation.

Option A is not correct as William has done nothing wrong

Option B is not correct as William is not an expert in declaring an employee stable or unstable.

Option D is not correct as involving a lawyer will aggravate the matters and as there is no legal process involved there is no need of a lawyer.