What is it about?
This study examines how various cultures perceive workplace bullying. It finds that some cultures are more tolerant of bullying, especially when it's work-related. Views vary by region, as well as values such as performance, future focus, and care for others.
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Why is it important?
The study shows that while bullying is seen as wrong worldwide, cultural values affect how acceptable it seems. In high-performance cultures, bullying may be more tolerated, but it harms productivity and creativity. Promoting respect and linking fairness to performance can help reduce bullying.
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This page is a summary of: Acceptability of workplace bullying: A comparative study on six continents, Journal of Business Research, March 2013, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2011.08.018.
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