Literature reviews of academic definition:  Workplace romance is defined as a mutually desired relationship that includes physical attraction between two members of the same organization (Quinn, 1977; Foley and Powell 1999; Pierce, 1998). Workplace romance is consensual and mutually welcomed (Clarke 2006). Workplace romances are characterized by desiring to be with the other person and feelings of emotional and physical attraction, which may lead to a sharing of personal information, mutual caring and respect, and quite likely sexual behavior such as touching, kissing and hugging, and sexual intercourse (Pierce et al, 1996). Working together allows people to get to know each other; and as familiarity grows, workplace romances may be more likely to occur. These relationships may form between peer co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, or even with company clients (Rabin-Margaloith 2006). 679674 MGMT   