Workplace Bullying Flashcards
What is workplace bullying?
A repeated and unreasonable behavior directed to a worker or group of workers that create a risk to health and safety.
What are the categories of bully?
Chronic, Opportunistic and Situational
What is chronic bullying?
It is a learned childhood behavior or a personality disorder. They make unrealistic judgments about other peoples intentions.
What is opportunistic bullying?
It is people who are self-centered, ambitious and are prepared to win at any cost. These people want to control everything and everyone on their way to success.
What is situational bullying?
They are the people who take advantage of workplace situations and display bullying behaviors.
What are the 4 bullying type that Gary Namie developed?
Screaming mimi, Two headed snake, Constant critic and the Gate keeper.
What is a screaming mimi?
They yell, cuss and point fingers.
What is the two headed snake?
They are the backstabbers.
What is the constant critic?
They try to erode your confidence in your own competence.
What is the gate keeper?
They withhold resources you need to succeed.
What are some key contributors to workplace bullying?
- Poor leadership
- Unhealthy work environment
- Bullying culture
- Absent of management system.
What effect can workplace bullying have?
- High level of stress
- Low levels of emotional well-being
- Higher intention of leaving
