Mobbing: A Psychological Attack

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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?

Increased focus
Enhanced cognitive function
Panic attack (correct)
Improved memory

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?

Mobbing is a group behavior, while bullying is a one-on-one harassment (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who are more likely to mob others?

Those who are angry, unpredictable, critical, jealous, and manipulative (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common antecedent of work mobbing?

Poor conflict management (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why does mobbing take place?

Poor conflict management (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that determines who is more likely to become the target of mobbing?

Group dynamics (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is most likely to engage in mobbing behavior?

A person in a position of authority or supervisor (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of mobbing?

To create a helpless and defenseless position for the target (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of mobbing?

Feeling threatened or humiliated (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of mobbing behavior?

It is a systematic and hostile form of communication (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that contributes to mobbing?

High competition and pressure (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can be a result of mobbing?

Role ambiguity and conflict arise (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred term for bullying in continental Europe when a group of people targets an individual?

Mobbing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the ringleader in a mobbing situation?

The ringleader can be either an extrovert or introvert (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the ringleader incite others to engage in adversarial interaction with the target?

To gain gratification from encouraging others to engage in adversarial interaction (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of people with psychopathic personality in a mobbing situation?

They gain intense gratification from fomenting the mobbing into mutually assured destruction (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can an individual increase their awareness to avoid being a target of mobbing and bullying?

By increasing their awareness of their surroundings and potential threats (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of conflict management skills in avoiding mobbing and bullying?

Developing and practicing conflict management skills (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to know your rights in avoiding mobbing and bullying?

So you can assert your rights and protect yourself (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of the chief bully in a mobbing situation?

To foment the mobbing into mutually assured destruction (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of items in the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ)?

440 items (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary condition for labeling an activity as workplace bullying?

It occurs repeatedly and regularly over a period of time. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the alpha value of the factor 'Physical Violance' in the reliability test?

0.742 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a subscale of the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ)?

Conscientiousness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of victims of workplace bullying according to Davenport et al.?

They are exceptional individuals, intelligent, competent, and creative. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the research question in this study?

The relationship between personality and being exposed to workplace bullying. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correlation coefficient between 'organizational measures' and neuroticism?

0.302 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of personality in this study?

A dynamic and organized set of characteristics that uniquely influences cognitions, motivations, and behaviors. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is more exposed to bullying according to the results?

Employees whose ages are below 30 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correlation coefficient between 'verbal violance' and psychoticism?

0.214 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the conceptual framework in this study?

To provide a structure for understanding the relationship between personality and workplace bullying. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Norwegian study, what are the characteristics of victims of workplace bullying?

They are conscientious, literal-minded, paranoid, rigid, and compulsive. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the research model in this study?

The relationship between personality and workplace bullying. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the hypothesis related to demographic variables in this study?

There is a difference in exposure to workplace bullying depending on demographic variables. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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