Not Acceptable - Marijke T. Moerman - diskuze

A succinct and easy to read description of bullying behaviour in the workplace, this book provides focused background information about the challenging ''interpersonal'' and intrapersonal'' relationships of the bullying drama. The text is presented in three parts: Part I: The bullying phenomenon, Part II: Narratives of those affected by workplace bullying, and Part III: Bullying and the law. Part I focuses on the complex and multifaceted dynamics of workplace bullying. The environment in which bullying can take place with emphasis on the bully, the target/victim, and the bystander. The different types of bullying, the effects on employees, and the consequences on the organisation are discussed. In Part II, the real narratives of six individuals who have experienced workplace bullying are presented. Their account is followed with a reflection and commentary by each participant. Since the voices of the bullied are seldom heard, it is important to appreciate and understand the impact of bullying behaviour at work through the narratives of the six participants who all give a meticulous account of their own experiences. These full and often painstaking accounts shed light on the impact of seemingly insignificant behaviours and the difficulty therein to raise concerns. The hidden complexities of workplace bullying behaviour are laid bare. As the legal aspect in relation to workplace bullying may not initially enter a therapy session or a discussion by others surrounding a bullyi
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