As we are now entering the 'complicated' territory' it is time to introduce a case study of a workplace issue, to guide your learning. We are going to use the case study of Workplace Bullying as an example.
Lets begin by unpacking the problem...
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Defining Workplace Bullying
Workplace bullying can be very subtle, it will not always be obvious when there has been an act of bullying. A person who is being harassed knows almost straight away they are being harassed. While a person being bullied may not realise it for weeks or months. The issue of workplace bullying can drive down team member morale and their ability to perform. Harassment is done for the sake of dominating their target. Bullying is done for the sake of making the bully look more competent then the target.