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Bullying Is Not A Conflict, Jan Kircher
Bullying Is Not A Conflict, Jan Kircher
Social and Behavioral Sciences Faculty Research
The misconception of workplace bullying as normal workplace conflict is described and refuted. Motivations of workplace bullies are presented and how organizations can identify the difference between bullying and conflicts.
Am I Being Bullied At Work?, Jan Kircher
Am I Being Bullied At Work?, Jan Kircher
Social and Behavioral Sciences Faculty Research
Challenges to identifying oneself as a target of workplace bullying are discussed. Strategies such as maintaining a log and recording events are presented as the first step to remediating workplace bullying.
Targets Can Mutate Into The Bully, Jan Kircher
Targets Can Mutate Into The Bully, Jan Kircher
Social and Behavioral Sciences Faculty Research
The phenomenon of targets turning into bullies occurs in workplace cultures that maintain the status quo of aggression. Targets may become bullies to reclaim the power they once had or regain control of their professional life. The author posits a culture shift is required to remove the conditions necessary to workplace bullying.
How To Confront A Bully?, Jan Kircher
How To Confront A Bully?, Jan Kircher
Social and Behavioral Sciences Faculty Research
Common pitfalls of confronting bullies in the workplace are discussed. A scenario for workplace aggression is presented. Strategies for successful confrontations are presented in terms of the scenario.
Targets Are Not Believed, Jan Kircher
Targets Are Not Believed, Jan Kircher
Social and Behavioral Sciences Faculty Research
The interpersonal challenges that workplace bullying introduce are discussed in terms of reducing the reputation of the target within the workplace and the veracity of their claims. Strategies for understanding the organization and developing a successful report are presented.