COARSENESS AND VIOLENCE AT WORKPLACE–ISSUES AND CHALLENGES Abstract: Workplace coarseness and violence are growing challenges for human resource development (HRD) professionals. The occurrence of violent behavior at work. The frequency, intensity, and duration of coarse behavior should be a concern to leaders in any organization. All too often seemingly isolated and incidents like, instigating a joke can lead to patterns of coarse behavior and it leads to bullying and even physical violence. Many researchers
Workplace Violence Workplace violence is a phenomenon that is now widely recognized as a social problem, which impacts all organizations. "According to Department of Justice statistics for 1995, 21% of all violent crime occurred while the victim was either at work or traveling to or from work. Workplace Violence accounted for more than two (2) million violent Crimes annually from 1992-1997" (Kaufer 1-2). In this research paper I will provide an overview of workplace violence
Workplace Violence “And who has not thought that the impersonal world deserves no better than to be destroyed by one fabulous sign of his displeasure?” (J. Bronowski, The Face of Violence) Workplace violence has become a concern for both public and private companies, and has prompted these companies to implement anti-violence programs. As well they should, for the Bureau of Justice Statistics shows in their Special Report on Workplace Violence, researched by Dr. Greg Warchol , that in
proposed research is an examination of workplace violence in Corporate America. As a growing concern in all industries, preventive measures need to be explored. Three types of research methods will be compared and contrasted in relation to the proposed research. The methods to be analyzed are quantitative designs, qualitative designs, and mixed methods designs. The appropriateness of each design will be examined as they relate to the topic. Workplace violence is a serious problem that deserves to
students- A literature review Introduction Bullying has been a great problem in every workplace over several years (Bauman, Rigby & Hoppa, 2008; Smith & Brain, 2000; Olweus, 1994). Researchers have shown interest in this topic consistently (Policy, 2014; Sampson, 2009; Einarsen, Hoel & Cooper, 2003). This literature review will cover the various definitions of bullying, bullying and emotional abuse in the workplace and school, various possible outcomes of bullying along with the international review
Workplace bullying is a concern for many stakeholders such as nurses, doctors, healthcare employers, patients, families, The Joint Commission, Occupation Safety and Health Association (OSHA), national- level Nurse and Medical professional associations, and state-level affiliated nursing associations. Defining and analyzing the problem is the first step in addressing it. In the past, workplace bullying was referred to as “Nurses eating their young.” There are many names for the various levels
Workplace bullying is a concern for many stakeholders such as nurses, doctors, healthcare employers, patients, families, The Joint Commission, Occupation Safety and Health Association (OSHA), national- level Nurse and Medical professional associations, and state-level affiliated nursing associations. Defining and analyzing the problem is the first step in addressing it. In the past, workplace bullying was referred to as “Nurses eating their young.” There are many names for the various levels
a factor that is propagated by gender inequality and patriarchal norms in the society and workplace. The high percentages of women are exposed to sexual harassment in the workplace as compared to men. Consequently, some scholars believe that the hegemony of masculinity and subordination of women in the workplace is at the center of sexual harassment advanced to women. According to Abrams, men in the workplace try to impose their control over women by utilizing their masculinity in a bid to confine
In the contemporary society, social media have become essential in people’s daily life. They provide entertainments, news, and educational information to the public at any time. Therefore, the claim that only teenagers obsess with social media is no longer valid. In fact, the trend is transforming as social networks are highly promoted in recent years. The population of adults who fully engage in the social networking has increased tremendously. In the article “Virtual Popularity Isn’t Cool- It’s
have experienced some type of bullying while in our younger years. Unfortunately, bullying exists in one’s adulthood as well, especially within the work environment. Additionally, workplace bullying is one of the biggest complaints from both employers and