Bullying The Workplace

Bullying in workplace happens due to some factors such as power and organizational culture. As powerful individual, one is able to manipulate the position he/she has to perform unlawful act. Asforth’s (1994) concept of “petty tyranny” specifically focuses on the inappropriate use of positional power by managers. That is, staff members and employees are seen as vulnerable, while those in positions of power or authority, such as managers are commonly identified as the more powerful perpetrators (Keashly & Jagatic 2003). Power is also reflected based on seniority. As seniors, they tend to treat new workers to perform duties which they themselves should be doing. In the article “Workplace Bullying is Increasing Again, Says a New Study” 26 percent
To overcome this problem from deepens; all parties must work together and cooperate so that this problem does not become a serious problem. Victims need to play a role as well as the employers are also featured in this issue resolved. Among the steps that are suitable for use by the victims to solve this problem is to keep a record of all bullying event. Where, the victim must make a record of each instance of bullying happens to victims and records kept to be used as an evidence to explained to relevant authorities. Like in the article How to Deal with Workplace Bullying and Harassment state that victims need to “record the name of your tormentor and the method of bullying. Record specific times, dates, locations, and the names of any witnesses to the events. Provide and gather as much information as you can.” Furthermore, victims should also to set up a meeting with their supervisor or HR representative. Victims should bring all the written evidence and witnesses to the higher authorities and victims should also notify all incidents of bullying that happens to him/her that the boss or employer knew these activities would happen in the company. “Don’t suggest a course of action unless your boss requests it. In other words, it’s inappropriate to talk to your boss and say “Bruce needs to get fired because he bullies Me.” but let your superiors come to their own conclusions about a course of action” (How to Deal with Workplace Bullying and Harassment). Victims do not need to take action or provide its own liability to the bully but let the boss who will take appropriate action to curb this problem. Besides that, how about the role to prevent workplace bullying as an employer. This article will give some appropriate ways to overcome this problem. Steps that can be used for the employer