Workplace Violence and Bullying Awareness
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What is a factor that increases the risk of workplace violence?

  • Engaging in creative tasks
  • Working in a quiet office
  • Having a flexible work schedule
  • Handling money with the public (correct)
  • Which of the following companies is NOT mentioned as having policies on workplace violence?

  • TeleTech
  • Golder Associates
  • Google (correct)
  • Citigroup
  • What is defined as unwanted practices or actions resulting in humiliation and distress?

  • Job dissatisfaction
  • Workplace violence (correct)
  • Workplace harassment
  • Employee burnout
  • What should companies do to minimize workplace violence according to the guidelines?

    <p>Implement policies and provide training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which job role is specifically mentioned as having a higher risk of workplace violence?

    <p>Health-care professional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the content, what action is recommended after a workplace violence policy is established?

    <p>Provide employee training on the policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a factor that increases workplace violence?

    <p>Conducting remote work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes workplace violence according to the guidelines?

    <p>Unwanted behaviors over time leading to distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a likely effect of bullying on victims at the workplace?

    <p>Difficulty in sleeping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Witnessing bullying at work is correlated with which intention?

    <p>Desire to leave the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the correlation between bullying and turnover?

    <p>Bullying is positively correlated with turnover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What psychological effect can result from witnessing bullying in an organization?

    <p>Development of a fear climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does bullying affect the overall mental health of individuals?

    <p>It negatively affects mental health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements reflects the impact of bullying on organizational context?

    <p>Bullying affects both individual and organizational levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What negative affect is commonly associated with bullying?

    <p>Feelings of fear and anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common behavior observed in organizations when individuals have heavy regional accents?

    <p>They may be teased or laughed at.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can organizations implement to help alleviate bullying?

    <p>Promote constructive leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a physical attribute that becomes the topic of jokes?

    <p>Being tall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the insights from various researches, what factor seems to increase the risk of being a target of bullying?

    <p>Being part of an out-group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a behavior exhibited by some perpetrators of bullying in the workplace?

    <p>They lack self-reflection about the repercussions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conclusion can be drawn about the victim personality type in relation to bullying?

    <p>Individuals' circumstances may influence their risk of being bullied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In stressful situations, what common rationale might bullies use to justify their actions?

    <p>It's a normal reaction to pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is bullying perceived in relation to personality according to the studies mentioned?

    <p>Personality plays a variable role in bullying situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which setting is mentioned where bullying or yelling can commonly occur?

    <p>Kitchens or movie sets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major aspect of the employment relationship that managers and human resource practitioners must effectively manage?

    <p>Consistency and clarity in expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the economic contract primarily guarantee to an employee?

    <p>A fair wage for a fair day’s work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the economic contract?

    <p>Management style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do employees expect in return for devoting their time and talent to their employer?

    <p>Economic returns for their labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options describes the minimum rights mandated by the economic contract?

    <p>Rights relating to termination and unfair dismissal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is considered a nonmonetary benefit mentioned in the employment relationship?

    <p>Parental leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does effective management in the employment relationship aim to ensure?

    <p>Alignment of individual and organizational goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'unfair dismissal' relate to in the context of the economic contract?

    <p>Employee expectations of workplace fairness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a just cause for termination?

    <p>Refusal to work overtime without notice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must an employee provide to terminate their tenure voluntarily?

    <p>A one-month advance written notice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which condition are employees NOT obligated to give written notice when resigning?

    <p>When there is inhuman and unbearable treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the psychological contract primarily address?

    <p>The employee's belief in mutual obligations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions could lead to termination due to 'gross and habitual neglect'?

    <p>Consistently failing to meet project deadlines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following could be classified as a serious insult on the honor of an employee?

    <p>Public reprimand from a manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the obligations that the employers must uphold towards their employees?

    <p>Ensuring the dignity and person of their employees are respected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a cause for termination due to criminal conduct?

    <p>Commission of a crime against the employer's family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Workplace Violence

    • Workplace violence is not explicitly mentioned in the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) guidelines.
    • Certain factors increase the risk of violence, like working with money (cashiers, tellers, bill collectors), providing services (healthcare professionals), or managing change (HR professionals).
    • Companies in the Philippines that have written policies regarding workplace violence include TeleTech, Fluor Corporation, Citigroup, and Golder Associates.

    Bullying at Work

    • Bullying is unwanted behaviors from employees or groups, over time, resulting in humiliation and distress.
    • Bullying can include teasing, yelling, or even physical attributes becoming the topic of jokes.
    • Some perpetrators may be unaware of their actions' repercussions or justify them based on stressful situations.
    • No specific "victim personality" exists, but certain circumstances like being part of an out-group can increase the risk of being targeted.
    • Bullying victims report difficulty sleeping and other negative effects.

    Effects of Bullying on the Workplace

    • Bullying negatively affects productivity, quality of work, and employee mental health (negative affect, mood states).
    • Bullying is positively correlated with turnover, affecting both the direct target and those who witness it.
    • Witnessing bullying creates a climate of fear and increases the intention to leave the organization.

    Resolving Workplace Bullying

    • Organizational context can help alleviate bullying.
    • Constructive leadership promotes clarity of expectations, ensuring consistency in resource use, behaviors, and work outputs.

    The Employment Relationship

    • The employment relationship involves two key elements: the economic contract and the psychological contract.
    • The Economic Contract outlines the basic principle of a fair wage for a fair day's work.
    • It mandates minimum rights for workers regarding wages, benefits (parental leave, sick leave, occupational health, and safety), and termination (including unfair dismissal).
    • The Psychological Contract involves employee beliefs regarding the mutual obligations between the employer and employee.

    Termination of Employment

    • Security of tenure guarantees employees' right to employment but also imposes obligations to obey, trust, and be faithful to the organization.
    • Just causes for termination include serious misconduct, gross neglect, fraud, commission of a crime against the employer or their family, and other analogous causes.

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    This quiz explores the topics of workplace violence and bullying, examining factors that contribute to these issues and the implications for employees. Understand the risks associated with different roles and discover organizations that have taken steps to address these serious problems. Enhance your awareness to foster a safer work environment.

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