Unmasking organizational factors contributing to bullying behaviors in public-sector workplaces: insights from the Australian public sector

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Summary: i) The transition from traditional rule-based public sector characteristics to market-oriented, performance-driven cultures has introduced aggressive managerial behaviours, creating a conducive environment for bullying. ii) Network-based hiring and the formation of dominant subgroups by executives exacerbate bullying behaviours. iii) Cost-saving measures like transferring victims or perpetrators creates a culture of bullying acceptance in the public sector organisations. iv) Eliminating bullying as a downsizing strategy is essential steps to reduce bullying in public sector organisations

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