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1
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What is workplace bullying?

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A repeated and unreasonable behavior directed to a worker or group of workers that create a risk to health and safety.

2
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What are the categories of bully?

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Chronic, Opportunistic and Situational

3
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What is chronic bullying?

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It is a learned childhood behavior or a personality disorder. They make unrealistic judgments about other peoples intentions.

4
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What is opportunistic bullying?

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It is people who are self-centered, ambitious and are prepared to win at any cost. These people want to control everything and everyone on their way to success.

5
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What is situational bullying?

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They are the people who take advantage of workplace situations and display bullying behaviors.

6
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What are the 4 bullying type that Gary Namie developed?

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Screaming mimi, Two headed snake, Constant critic and the Gate keeper.

7
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What is a screaming mimi?

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They yell, cuss and point fingers.

8
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What is the two headed snake?

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They are the backstabbers.

9
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What is the constant critic?

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They try to erode your confidence in your own competence.

10
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What is the gate keeper?

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They withhold resources you need to succeed.

11
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What are some key contributors to workplace bullying?

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  • Poor leadership
  • Unhealthy work environment
  • Bullying culture
  • Absent of management system.
12
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What effect can workplace bullying have?

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  • High level of stress
  • Low levels of emotional well-being
  • Higher intention of leaving