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What is a common consequence of mobbing on the organization?
What is a common consequence of mobbing on the organization?
- Increase in productivity
- Decrease in efficiency (correct)
- Improvement in conflict management
- Decrease in employee turnover
What is a neurological impact of mobbing on an individual?
What is a neurological impact of mobbing on an individual?
- Increased focus
- Enhanced cognitive function
- Panic attack (correct)
- Improved memory
Who are the three main actors involved in mobbing?
Who are the three main actors involved in mobbing?
- The ones who do the mobbing, management, and the watchers
- The ones who are being mobbed, the watchers, and the organization
- The ones who do the mobbing, the ones who are being mobbed, and the watchers (correct)
- The ones who do the mobbing, the ones who are being mobbed, and HR
What is a key difference between mobbing and bullying?
What is a key difference between mobbing and bullying?
Who are more likely to mob others?
Who are more likely to mob others?
What is a common antecedent of work mobbing?
What is a common antecedent of work mobbing?
Why does mobbing take place?
Why does mobbing take place?
What is a key factor that determines who is more likely to become the target of mobbing?
What is a key factor that determines who is more likely to become the target of mobbing?
Who is most likely to engage in mobbing behavior?
Who is most likely to engage in mobbing behavior?
What is the primary purpose of mobbing?
What is the primary purpose of mobbing?
What is a common consequence of mobbing?
What is a common consequence of mobbing?
What is a characteristic of mobbing behavior?
What is a characteristic of mobbing behavior?
What is a key factor that contributes to mobbing?
What is a key factor that contributes to mobbing?
What can be a result of mobbing?
What can be a result of mobbing?
What is the preferred term for bullying in continental Europe when a group of people targets an individual?
What is the preferred term for bullying in continental Europe when a group of people targets an individual?
What is the characteristic of the ringleader in a mobbing situation?
What is the characteristic of the ringleader in a mobbing situation?
Why does the ringleader incite others to engage in adversarial interaction with the target?
Why does the ringleader incite others to engage in adversarial interaction with the target?
What is a characteristic of people with psychopathic personality in a mobbing situation?
What is a characteristic of people with psychopathic personality in a mobbing situation?
How can an individual increase their awareness to avoid being a target of mobbing and bullying?
How can an individual increase their awareness to avoid being a target of mobbing and bullying?
What is an important aspect of conflict management skills in avoiding mobbing and bullying?
What is an important aspect of conflict management skills in avoiding mobbing and bullying?
Why is it important to know your rights in avoiding mobbing and bullying?
Why is it important to know your rights in avoiding mobbing and bullying?
What is the ultimate goal of the chief bully in a mobbing situation?
What is the ultimate goal of the chief bully in a mobbing situation?
What is the total number of items in the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ)?
What is the total number of items in the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ)?
What is a necessary condition for labeling an activity as workplace bullying?
What is a necessary condition for labeling an activity as workplace bullying?
What is the alpha value of the factor 'Physical Violance' in the reliability test?
What is the alpha value of the factor 'Physical Violance' in the reliability test?
Which of the following is NOT a subscale of the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ)?
Which of the following is NOT a subscale of the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ)?
What is the primary characteristic of victims of workplace bullying according to Davenport et al.?
What is the primary characteristic of victims of workplace bullying according to Davenport et al.?
What is the focus of the research question in this study?
What is the focus of the research question in this study?
What is the correlation coefficient between 'organizational measures' and neuroticism?
What is the correlation coefficient between 'organizational measures' and neuroticism?
What is the definition of personality in this study?
What is the definition of personality in this study?
Which age group is more exposed to bullying according to the results?
Which age group is more exposed to bullying according to the results?
What is the correlation coefficient between 'verbal violance' and psychoticism?
What is the correlation coefficient between 'verbal violance' and psychoticism?
What is the purpose of the conceptual framework in this study?
What is the purpose of the conceptual framework in this study?
According to the Norwegian study, what are the characteristics of victims of workplace bullying?
According to the Norwegian study, what are the characteristics of victims of workplace bullying?
What is the primary focus of the research model in this study?
What is the primary focus of the research model in this study?
What is the hypothesis related to demographic variables in this study?
What is the hypothesis related to demographic variables in this study?
Study Notes
Mobbing: A Psychological Attack
- Mobbing is a form of emotional abuse, characterized by hostile and unethical communication directed at one individual, making them feel helpless and defenseless.
Signs of Mobbing
- Feeling singled out at work
- Co-workers suddenly stopping conversations when you enter the room
- Co-workers or boss rolling their eyes or exchanging glances when you talk in a meeting
- Feeling threatened, humiliated, or bullied
- False rumors about you
Antecedents of Mobbing/Bullying
- Organization of work
- Quality of leadership
- Law and moral issues
- Decreased promotion and job opportunities
- Increased competition, pressure, and responsibilities
- Work overload
- Role ambiguity and conflict
- Low control over time
Organizational Impacts of Mobbing
- High employee turnover
- Absenteeism
- Decreased productivity and efficiency
Individual Impacts of Mobbing
- Neurological problems: panic attacks, depression, headaches, insomnia, amnesia
- Cardiological problems: irregular heartbeats
- Immune system problems
- Digestion problems
- Respiration problems
Actors of Mobbing
- The ones who do the mobbing
- The ones who are being mobbed
- The watchers
Mobbing vs. Bullying
- Mobbing is a group behavior, whereas bullying is a one-on-one harassment
- In mobbing, management is often tacitly involved
Who are More Likely to Mob?
- Those who like to dominate and control others
- Those who are generally angry, unpredictable, critical, jealous, and manipulative
The Antecedents of Work Mobbing
- The work organization
- Conflicts and how they are handled
Why Does Mobbing Take Place?
- Poor conflict management
- Denying the existence of a conflict or getting involved in group dynamics
Who is More Likely to be the Target of Mobbing?
- Extremely competent
- Devoted
- Loyal
- Organized
- Cooperative
- Experienced
Avoiding Mobbing and Bullying
- Increase your awareness
- Play it cool
- Look them in the eye
- Develop and practice conflict management skills
- Know your rights
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Mobbing is a form of emotional abuse, characterized by hostile communication directed at one individual, making them feel helpless. Identify signs of mobbing, including feeling singled out, co-workers' reactions, and false rumors.
