Understanding Workplace Bullying

This book examines the ethical and legal aspects of workplace bullying from a global perspective. Through an in-depth exploration of this psychologically destructive managerial technique, it identifies workplace bullying as a highly potent tool in the short term to increase employee performance. By deconstructing and exposing the dark side of workplace bullying, not as a psychological harmful component, not as a health-related stress issue, but instead as a management tool to exercise totalizing control over the employee, this book explores the ethical modalities which managers tend to cross on a daily basis to get things accomplished within an organization. This book offers researchers a thorough examination of management responsibilities and the power of enforcement strategies used by managers.

Explores the topic from an industrial lens, unlike previous studies that have examined bullying techniques and the impact of bullying on individuals and organizations Conceptualizes workplace bullying as a management control strategy through critical management theory Utilizes data from several industries to provide a holistic picture of workplace bullying

Autorentext

Devi Akella is Professor of Management at Albany State University, USA. Her research interests include critical management studies, organization development, and experiential learning. She is the Associate Editor of Organization Management Journal.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. Workplace Bullying: The Critical Paradigm Approach.- 3. Investigating Workplace Bullying.- 4. Workplace Bullying in a Private Corporation.- 5. Bullying Employees in a Non-Profit Organization.- 6. Nursing Bullying in Hospitals.- 7. Workplace Bullying in Academic: A Case Study.- 8. Workplace Bullying and Ethical Issues.- 9. Workplace Bullying Laws in USA and Canada.- 10. Workplace Bullying Laws in Europe and United Kingdom.- 11. Workplace Bullying Laws in Asia.- 12. Workplace Bullying Laws in Australia and New Zealand.- 13. Workplace Bullying Laws in Africa and Middle East.- 14. Conclusion.