Ch 8 Interpersonal Mistreatment at Work
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What is one example of an intervention approach at the individual worker level mentioned in the text?

  • Increasing workload expectations
  • Providing financial incentives to workers
  • De-escalation training (correct)
  • Implementing stricter disciplinary actions
  • Who are some professionals that commonly receive violence prevention training involving de-escalation techniques?

  • Office administrators
  • Restaurant servers
  • Hotel staff
  • Law enforcement professionals (correct)
  • Why is it important for workers to be able to identify and respond civilly when personal interactions start becoming uncivil?

  • To seek revenge on the other person
  • To engage in further conflict
  • To de-escalate the situation (correct)
  • To escalate the conflict
  • Why is it mentioned in the text that many people have a hard time recognizing when they should apologize in interpersonal disputes?

    <p>As a defense mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is there often a need to address civility in workgroups according to the text?

    <p>Due to the contagious nature of incivility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended first step toward reducing incivility at work?

    <p>Educate workers on acceptable and unacceptable behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of training can help workers understand inappropriate behavior?

    <p>Sexual harassment training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can help workers effectively manage reactions that may lead to incivility?

    <p>Emotion regulation techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a suggested strategy for handling difficult interpersonal situations at work?

    <p>Implementing punitive measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can bolster feelings of control and empowerment in workers facing difficult interpersonal situations?

    <p>Emotion regulation techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of workplace incivility according to Andersson & Pearson?

    <p>Ambiguous intent to harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following behaviors is NOT considered workplace incivility based on the provided text?

    <p>Professional language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Andersson and Pearson, what can 'low-intensity' acts of incivility potentially lead to?

    <p>Escalation into more serious offenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used by Andersson and Pearson to describe the phenomenon when an uncivil act escalates due to retaliation?

    <p>Incivility spiral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are low-intensity acts of incivility considered pervasive in the workplace environment?

    <p>The ambiguity in intent makes them difficult to recognize and address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way organizations can protect and promote WHSWB?

    <p>Establishing formal policies for handling incivility incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key element in fostering positive work relationships?

    <p>Reinforcing values of civility formally and informally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for victims of mistreatment incidents to have opportunities to voice concerns safely?

    <p>To feel a sense of control and minimize negative personal outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if organizations fail to respond to concerns about mistreatment incidents?

    <p>Victims feel unheard, and uncivil behavior goes unaddressed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do formal policies and practices contribute to minimizing harassment and incivility in organizations?

    <p>By setting a clear framework for handling incivility regardless of perpetrators or targets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two general responsibilities of leaders and organizations to reduce interpersonal mistreatment?

    <p>Promoting a positive work environment and establishing formal policies for handling incivility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can help reveal subtle warning signs of uncivil behavior?

    <p>Conducting thorough background and reference checks, resume reviews, and interviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is managing psychosocial work demands particularly important in reducing interpersonal mistreatment?

    <p>To address the strong driver of negative emotion and conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors are predictive of civil or uncivil behavior in individuals?

    <p>Ability to handle stress and control negative emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should organizations do to make interpersonal mistreatment less likely?

    <p>Modify some aspects of the work environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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