The workplace bully can
easily be identified when there are escalations in chaos and workplace tension
because bullies are often central figures who receive credit for all infamous
deeds and sometimes heroics. Bullies harbor resources, information, and
knowledge and undermine every operational process. However, workplace bullies
do not suddenly emerge but are fueled by imbalances in the organizational
culture and slowly nurtured to take their unfair share of the workplace power.
What is the definition of a workplace bully? It depends on the organizational
structure, mission and values, and how acts of aggression and misuse of power
are named. Some organizations would not recognize a bully rising to power
because bullies exude magnificence while riding on coworkers' skills and
competencies, and talents to save the day.
Other organizations would sense that something was wrong because of the
shift from the workplace mission and vision and decreased employee satisfaction
and loyalty.
Debra Stewart Psy.D MBA
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