Workplace Bullies

Presented By :-

V.Shriram

Rahul Jyoti Hazarika

Reena John

Anchal Rastogi

Akshya Kumar

Introduction

“Never be bullied into Silence . Never allow yourself to be made a victim . Accept No one’s Definition of your life , But you define it yourself “ - Harvey S. Fierstein

WorkPlace Bullying is the tendency of individuals or groups to show persistent aggressive or unreasonable behavior against an co-worker or a subordinate.

Synopsis

Madhu gets ostracized from the group for being a snob , so she puts her papers and gets relieved .

Survey. How does bullying affect an

employee’s motivation ? Not everyone are bothered . What should we , as individuals do if

we face bullying ???

Survey

37% employees report victims of bullying boss.

40% of bullies are women.

70% of their targets most of the time are women.

There are many other forms of workplace bullying .

QUESTIONS !!!!!!!!!

1) Workplace Bullying Demonstrates lack of which one of the three types of organizational justice ?? Workplace Bullying Demonstrates a

lack of interactional justice

In this case , madhu was not treated with the dignity and respect .

2) What aspects of motivation might workplace bullying reduce ?for ex, are there likely to be effects on an employee’s self –efficacy ? If so , what might those effects be ??

Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs theory. • Has a moderate effect on lower order needs such as Physiological needs .

•High Impact on Social ,Esteem and Self actualization.

•In this Case ,Madhu was ostracized by her co-workers , and humiliated by her boss.

Effects On Self Efficacy -

Low Self Efficacy

High Self Efficacy

Perform required job duties with fear .

Engage in extra role behaviors.

Increased absenteeism, poor morale .

They try harder to overcome difficulties.

Reduced efficiency , focus and enthusiasm & they quit the work like how madhu did .

They try hard but they don’t quit .

3) If you were a victim of workplace bullying , what steps would you take To reduce it’s occurrence ? What are the most effective and least effective Strategies? What would you do , if one your colleague was a victim ?

Effects to Reduce ???

•Be an armor for yourself .

•Open communications with the top management.

•Have Cognizance of what’s happening around.

•Ignore the Bully.

Most Effective Strategies . Employee Engagement. Line of communication should be

open. Discourage comparisons. Inculcate emotional intelligence

amongst employees.

Least Effective..

Leaving the job Not addressing the problem to the

top management . By not reacting to your peers

problem. Lack of transparency.

Helping a colleague ..

Understand the problem & take up the issue to the top management.

Motivate the Victim .

Mentor the victim through the situation .

Stand for the victim .

4) What factors do you think contribute to workplace bullying ? Are bullies a product of the situation , or do they have a flawed personality ?what situations and what personality factors might contribute to the presence of bullies??

Factors Contributing -

•Using Power over someone who is weaker.

•To boost the Bully’s smug.

•Any person who seems to be different is made an easy target.

•People might also get bullied at if they are seen as a threat .

Situational Victims Or Flawed personalities ??•Can be a mix of both .

•The environment in which they are bought up , insecurities, influence of parents.

•Negative and stressful work environment.

Factors contributing to the presence of bullies. Narcissist personalities.

Lack of empathy.

Don’t bully, Be a friend.