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Bullying in the workplace: recognition and management
Author(s) -
Kumar Geeta,
Jain Arpana,
Kumar Bidyut
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-4667.2012.00103.x
Subject(s) - workplace bullying , confidentiality , psychology , remedial education , anxiety , perception , applied psychology , health care , job satisfaction , clinical psychology , social psychology , computer security , psychiatry , political science , computer science , neuroscience , law , mathematics education
Key content The definition of bullying is wide and relies on individual perception. Bullying has significant consequences: bullied healthcare workers report higher levels of job‐induced stress, depression and anxiety and lower levels of job satisfaction. There have been several surveys on bullying of healthcare workers. Deaneries must formulate strategies to support all those involved in allegations of bullying.Learning objectives To appreciate the difficulties of defining bullying. To be able to distinguish constructive supervision from bullying behaviour. To be aware of the resources available to manage bullying behaviour.Ethical issues In implementing effective and appropriate remedial measures there is the potential for breaching confidentiality.