Towards Dignity and Respect- An Exploration of the Nature Causes and Consequences of Workplace Bullying

Bullying or mobbing as it is called in the European literature is a longstandingworkplace safety and performance issue. This behaviour can haveadverse effects for individuals including both the perpetrator and the victimas well as their families the organisation and ultimately the wider society.Bullying may not be evenly distributed across industry. The nature of peopleand industries at risk is explored in this book. Bullying is perceived in a widerange of circumstances some of which go beyond the common but simpleimage of an aggressive individual using words or actions in an abusive way. Amodel of bullying is provided that can assist researchers managers andhuman resource practitioners to better understand prevent and address thisnegative workplace behaviour. Findings can also help organisations andindividuals identify and eradicate workplace bullying by creating environmentsbased on dignity and respect for all.