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Workplace Bullying: Is Lack Of Understanding The Reason For Inaction?, Sara Branch, Jane Murray
Workplace Bullying: Is Lack Of Understanding The Reason For Inaction?, Sara Branch, Jane Murray
Jane Murray
At what point is the line crossed between a series of humorous work pranks and workplace bullying? This question is actually more complex than it looks. Take the very well publicized office complaint case of David Thorne and Simon Dempsey—a story that has taken social media sites and the wider Internet by storm over the last couple of years. Although it has now been revealed that the interactions between Thorne and Dempsey are somewhat fictitious (loosely based on actual interactions between the author and a previous coworker), the behaviors and their ensuing complaints provide a lens from which this question …
Leadership And Motivational Challenges In The Australian It Sector, Jane Murray
Leadership And Motivational Challenges In The Australian It Sector, Jane Murray
Jane Murray
Extract Company background and contextIn early 1997, two young Australian IT graduates hatched a plan. Instead of working 9-5 in a large IT organisation, they decided they would like to start up their own software development company. After a lengthy period of discussion and planning, the pair began operations in the garage of one of their suburban Australian homes. In order to get the business up and running, they both continued their regular jobs by day and worked on their new business venture after hours. A first milestone occurred not long after the company began when the pair successfully tendered …
Exploring The Link Between Emotional Intelligence And Workplace Anti-Social Behaviors, Jane Murray, Sara Branch
Exploring The Link Between Emotional Intelligence And Workplace Anti-Social Behaviors, Jane Murray, Sara Branch
Jane Murray
For more than a decade Emotional Intelligence (EI) has been promoted as a tool that can be used to provide positive individual, team and organizational outcomes in the workplace. Researchers have demonstrated links between EI and organizational variables including organizational change, leadership, performance, conflict, interpersonal skills, citizenship performance and goal setting. Although much valuable research has been conducted, little is known of the links between EI and workplace anti-social behaviors. Therefore, the purpose of this conceptual paper is to present a proposed program of research that will explore the relationship between EI and anti-social behaviors in an organizational context. Preliminary …
The Application Of Emotional Intelligence In Industrial And Organizational Psychology, Peter Jordan, Jane Murray, Sandra Lawrence
The Application Of Emotional Intelligence In Industrial And Organizational Psychology, Peter Jordan, Jane Murray, Sandra Lawrence
Jane Murray
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Further Examinations Of The Impact Of Training On Emotional Intelligence, Jane Murray, Peter Jordan
Further Examinations Of The Impact Of Training On Emotional Intelligence, Jane Murray, Peter Jordan
Jane Murray
This poster presents the results of extended analyses conducted to determine the outcomes of Emotional Intelligence (EI) training for specific groups. Using a quasi-experimental design, two training programs were conducted over 18 months in a Public Sector organisation. Results demonstrated that emotions focused training (2 1/2 days) increased participant EI, and especially their ability to discuss own emotions, awareness of others’ emotions, and ability to manage others’ emotions. Results also revealed that interpersonal skills training (1 1/2 days) increased participant EI, including their ability to discuss own emotions and ability to manage others’ emotions. No change was revealed for a …