Workplace Bullying : A Guide to Risk Assessing

David Ellames

ISBN 10: 3639125320 / ISBN 13: 9783639125320

Published by VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2009

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This work examines the nature of workplace bullyingand its possible origins in the context oforganisational cultures. Consideration is given tothe problems created for legislators, employers andemployees alike by the absence of a precise andsuccinct definition that promotes consistency insteadof the plethora of perceptions currently in use. The importance of distinguishing between types andreasons for bullying relationships is emphasised, asrecognition of such differences is essential for the effectiveness of any anti-bullying policy. A study with two Colleges of Education suggests a possible relationship between the perceived level of management understanding of the respondent's workload, and the effectiveness of the institution's anti-bullying procedures, possibly reflecting the working cultures of distinct occupational groups. A proactive recruiting policy is outlined, while the intention of prominent reactive procedures is to rapidly address and fairly resolve bullying allegations. This book will be of interest to human resource departments and others responsible for developing procedures to minimise this insidious workplace hazard.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Workplace Bullying : A Guide to Risk Assessing
• Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639125320
• ISBN 13: 9783639125320
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 22W x 15H x 0.7D centimeters 22 centimeters width by 15 centimeters height by 0.7 centimeters depth
• Weight: 195 grams

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Synopsis

This work examines the nature of workplace bullying and its possible origins in the context of organisational cultures. Consideration is given to the problems created for legislators, employers and employees alike by the absence of a precise and succinct definition that promotes consistency instead of the plethora of perceptions currently in use. The importance of distinguishing between types and reasons for bullying relationships is emphasised, as recognition of such differences is essential for the effectiveness of any anti-bullying policy. A study with two Colleges of Education suggests a possible relationship between the perceived level of management understanding of the respondent's workload, and the effectiveness of the institution's anti-bullying procedures, possibly reflecting the working cultures of distinct occupational groups. A proactive recruiting policy is outlined, while the intention of prominent reactive procedures is to rapidly address and fairly resolve bullying allegations. This book will be of interest to human resource departments and others responsible for developing procedures to minimise this insidious workplace hazard.

About the Author

David Ellames, BA, PG Dip, MSc; Interests in Behavioural Science in relation to the practise of institutional management cultures in UK and New Zealand; studied Occupational Health and Safety Management at Nottingham Trent University, currently the Safety Training Officer at the University of Hull, East Yorkshire, UK.